Basic information about 4DD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 4DD（*.4DD or *.4dd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 4DD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 4DD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 4DD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 4DD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 4DD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 4DD file?
  • How to open a 4DD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 4DD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 4DD file?
  • How to convert 4DD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 4DD file format?


1.Detail information about 4DD file extension: 4th Dimension Database Data File

File type 4th Dimension Database Data File Category Database Files
Developer 4D File format N/A
Description 4DD file is a 4th Dimension Database Data File developed by 4D. Data file saved by 4th Dimension, a software development program; stores the actual data referenced by a 4D database structure (.4DB) file; can be compacted by 4D Developer or 4D Server using the "Compact data file" command.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 4DD files

Windows		 4D 4th Dimension

macOS		 4D 4th Dimension



Can't open a 4DD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.4DD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 4DD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 4DD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 4DD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 4DD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 4DD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 4DD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 4DD file is damaged.
  • Whether the 4DD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 4DD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 4DD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 4DD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 4DD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 4DD file.

If the 4DD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.