PDD File Extension

What is PDD file?

PDD filename suffix is mostly used for Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image files. Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image specification was created by Adobe Systems. PDD file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with PDD extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. The most popular program for handling PDD files is Adobe Photoshop, but users can choose among 7 different programs that support this file format. Adobe Photoshop software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about PDD files or the Adobe Photoshop software program.

Programs which support PDD file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support PDD files. Files with PDD extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with PDD extension?

Problems with accessing PDD may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PDD files is that no program that can handle PDD files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Adobe Photoshop or different compatible program, such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, PaintShop Pro. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Adobe Photoshop installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Adobe Photoshop and update if needed

If the problems with opening PDD files still occur even after installing Adobe Photoshop, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Photoshop is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Adobe Photoshop cannot handle files with PDD may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Adobe Photoshop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Adobe Photoshop to PDD files

If you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PDD on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the PDD with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Adobe Photoshop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PDD files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PDD file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PDD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PDD is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PDD file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the PDD in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the PDD is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the PDD file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the PDD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PDD extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Adobe Photoshop

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PDD extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PDD files affecting older versions of given software.

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