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Basic information about POB file

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

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


1.Detail information about POB file extension: Punch! CAD 3D Graphics Data

File type Punch! CAD 3D Graphics Data Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POB file is a Punch! CAD 3D Graphics Data. The pob file extension is associated with the Punch!, a CAD home design software for Microsoft Windows operating system that perform users to design, houses, gardens etc.

The pob file stores 3D graphics created in the Punch!.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POB files

Windows		 Punch! Home Design Architectural Series



How to convert another files to POB file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to POB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to POB conversion, you may use the option.

PHD to POB PTI to POB


Can't open a POB 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.POB”。

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 POB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the POB 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.