diff --git a/gerbview/files.cpp b/gerbview/files.cpp
index 76f7e06ed4..381ade3f5f 100644
--- a/gerbview/files.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/files.cpp
@@ -306,8 +306,6 @@ bool GERBVIEW_FRAME::loadListOfGerberFiles( const wxString& aPath,
 
     Zoom_Automatique( false );
 
-    GetImagesList()->SortImagesByZOrder();
-
     // Synchronize layers tools with actual active layer:
     ReFillLayerWidget();
     SetActiveLayer( GetActiveLayer() );