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Basic information about PD3 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PD3（*.PD3 or *.pd3）, 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 PD3 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PD3 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PD3 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PD3 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PD3 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PD3 file?
  • How to open a PD3 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PD3 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PD3 file?
  • How to convert PD3 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PD3 file format?


1.Detail information about PD3 file extension: 3D Studio Max

File type 3D Studio Max Category Misc Files
Developer Autodesk, Inc. File format N/A
Description PD3 file is a 3D Studio Max developed by Autodesk, Inc.. Full format name of files that use PD3 extension is 3D Studio Max. 3D Studio Max format was developed by Autodesk, Inc.. Files with PD3 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PD3 extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. 3ds Max is by far the most used program for working with PD3 files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PD3 files

Windows		 3D Studio Max



Can't open a PD3 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.PD3”。

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 PD3 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PD3 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 PD3 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 PD3 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PD3 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 PD3 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PD3 file is damaged.
  • Whether the PD3 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PD3 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PD3 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PD3 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PD3 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PD3 file.

If the PD3 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.