Free online boardview viewer

Free Online BoardView Viewer for BRD, BDV and CAD Files

BoardView Trace helps technicians and engineers open supported board files in the browser, find components faster, switch between both sides, and trace connections without leaving the workspace.

  • Free to use
  • Fast part lookup
  • Dual-side board view
  • Connection tracing

Viewer access is protected by sign-in on this deployment.

BoardView Trace — board viewer interface showing component inspection and net tracing
v0.17Current public build
BRD + CADMultiple board file families supported
Top / BottomDual-side inspection and tracing
FreeOptional support keeps development moving
Core Features

Everything you need to inspect a board faster

Built for everyday board work: quick search, clear side switching, practical tracing, and a workspace that helps you reach the right area faster.

Part Search

Jump straight to component names and reach the area you need faster.

Top / Bottom View

Switch sides quickly and keep your orientation while inspecting the board.

Net Tracing

Follow logical connections, related parts, and grouped pins in one place.

Pin Inspection

Inspect pins and related details without losing your current board context.

Smooth Navigation

Pan, zoom, and inspect larger boards with less friction.

Browser Workflow

Open supported files online without installing a separate desktop tool.

Online boardview viewer for faster diagnostics and board-level repair

BoardView Trace is a free online boardview viewer created for technicians, repair specialists, and electronics engineers who need a fast way to inspect supported BRD, BDV, and CAD board files in the browser. Instead of switching between heavy desktop tools and multiple windows, you can open the file online, search components, inspect pins, move across the board, and keep the diagnostic workflow in one place.

If you are searching for an online boardview viewer, a BRD viewer, or a practical way to trace PCB components and nets, BoardView Trace is designed around those exact tasks. It helps reduce friction in board-level repair by making top and bottom side inspection clearer, part lookup faster, and net tracing easier during fault isolation.

The service is especially useful for repair workflows where speed matters: locating a component reference, checking orientation, following related pins, or understanding how one area of the board connects to another. Because the viewer runs in the browser, you can access it quickly without installing separate software, which makes it convenient for service centers, independent technicians, trainers, and engineering teams.

BoardView Trace continues to evolve around real workshop needs: faster navigation, wider file support, cleaner inspection tools, and a more efficient way to work with boardview data online. Whether you are opening a boardview file for diagnostics, tracing a signal line, or reviewing component placement, the goal is simple: see the board and trace the logic faster.

Workflow

A simple path from file to insight

01

Open

Load a supported BRD, BDV, or CAD-family file right in the browser.

02

Inspect

Zoom in, switch sides, and center on the exact board area you need.

03

Search

Find parts, pins, and nets with direct jump-to selection.

04

Trace

Follow the selected connection and review the related components around it.

Free use + secure support

Use it free. Support the next improvements.

BoardView Trace is free to use. Optional support through WayForPay helps improve speed, compatibility, and the next practical upgrades for technicians and engineers.

Keep it available

Helps keep the service online and stable for day-to-day use.

Improve speed

Helps make search, zoom, and rendering smoother on larger boards.

Expand support

Helps bring in more board file formats and practical viewer improvements.

FAQ

Common questions

Is the viewer free?

Yes. The product is free to use, and donations are optional.

How are versions tracked?

Each public build shows a clear version number, so you can quickly tell what changed.

Do I need an account?

Some deployments are open, while others may ask you to sign in before using the viewer.

Can I use it without paying?

Yes. The viewer is free to use, and support is optional through the Support us button.