Free PCB Design File Check
Catch issues before they cost time and money.
Upload your PCB files and receive a detailed design review in minutes.
Avoid CAM holds and delays
Reduce respins and rework
Validate your manufacturing files.
Working on an advanced design? Contact us for DFM engineering services.
Enables 48% faster total thru-put from order placement to shipment!
What is FreeDFM?
FreeDFM is a free PCB design file check aligned to AdvancedPCB's standard specification capabilities.
- Supports through-hole and through-via constructions
- Follows 5/5 trace and space design rules
- Reviews conventional multilayer stackups
It goes beyond a simple rules check by reviewing your actual fabrication data and returning a detailed graphical report and check plots
This tool is designed for:
- Standard through-via PCB designs
- Early-stage validation before fabrication
- Engineers who want to reduce iteration cycles
This tool is not a substitute for engineering DFM on advanced designs.
Why Engineers Use FreeDFM
Avoid CAM Holds and Delays
FreeDFM identifies issues that would otherwise stop your job during CAM review, helping you keep builds on schedule.
Reduce Costly Respins
By catching spacing, drill, and file issues early, you avoid redesign cycles that add time and cost. Some design issues are automatically corrected.
Validate Your Manufacturing Package
Ensure your files are complete, properly formatted, and contain all the necessary data before submitting for quote or production.
Get Clear, Actionable Feedback
You receive a detailed graphical report and check plots showing exactly where issues exist in your design. [View sample report]
Report also includes a price quote with your choice of turn-times + up to $100 discount code.
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What FreeDFM Checks
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How To Use It
- Export the Gerber files from your design software. View Common File Extensions.
- Upload your Zip folder containing the Gerber files to our FreeDFM™ online tool.
- Provide the email address where you would like to receive your results.
- Within minutes, you will receive an email with your Quote Number, Discount Code, link to view/download a PDF copy of your design, and the detailed report of your FreeDFM™ results.
We Offer Live FreeDFM™ Support Monday - Friday (7am-7pm MT)
AdvancedPCB is focused on providing outstanding customer service and support. If you have questions on how to use FreeDFM™ or your FreeDFM™ Report, please call 1 (800) 979-4722 x.1666.
Added Bonus
Save Up to $100 on Your Next Order With FreeDFM™
Every time you use FreeDFM™ to check your PCB design files, you receive a Discount Code in your report to use on your next PCB order with AdvancedPCB. Get $50 OFF for 0-2 layer PCBs or $100 for 3-10 layer PCBs.
Working on an Advanced Technology Design?
FreeDFM is designed for standard PCB technologies. Do not rely on FreeDFM for:
- HDI or microvia designs
- Sequential lamination builds
- Blind and buried via structures
- Controlled impedance or high-speed designs
- Complex RF or advanced materials
For more advanced technologies, please contact your sales representative or contact us to request a detailed DFM review.
Start with FreeDFM. Avoid Delays Before They Start.
Upload your PCB files today and catch manufacturability issues before they impact your schedule.