Basic information about EDD file

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

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


1.Detail information about EDD file extension: Adobe FrameMaker Element Definition Document

File type Adobe FrameMaker Element Definition Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description EDD file is a Adobe FrameMaker Element Definition Document developed by Adobe Systems. The edd file extension is associated with the Adobe FrameMaker, a document processor used to create structured documents for Microsoft Windows.

An Element Document Definition (EDD) is a set of rules used in structured FrameMaker, based on the context of each element in the document. Similar to a Document Type Definition, an EDD is used only in structured FrameMaker documents. It contains a description of the elements, their hierarchy and interaction as well as their style and formatting information to control the display and final output (PDF or print) of contents.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDD files

Windows		 Adobe FrameMaker



How to convert another files to EDD file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to EDD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EDD conversion, you may use the option.

FM to EDD


Can't open a EDD 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.EDD”。

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 EDD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EDD 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.