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Basic information about PDG file

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

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


1.Detail information about PDG file extension: Chinamaxx/SSreader Digital Book

File type Chinamaxx/SSreader Digital Book Category eBook Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDG file is a Chinamaxx/SSreader Digital Book. The pdg file extension is nowadays mainly related to a Chinese standard for e-books, documents similar to PDF.

This format is for example used by Chinamaxx, China's largest digital library but originally was mainly used by SSReader, one of the was largest online Chinese library, offering more than 500 thousand e-books, 3 million dissertation, covering politics, business, literature, computer, military, science and so on.

Contains digital publication with restricted rights and usually only has limited time for viewing after which it is automatically deleted.

This pdg file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDG files

Windows		 SSreader


2.Detail information about PDG file extension: Print Shop Deluxe Design File

File type Print Shop Deluxe Design File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Broderbund File format Binary
Description PDG file is a Print Shop Deluxe Design File developed by Broderbund.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDG files

Windows		 Broderbund The Print Shop Deluxe


3.Detail information about PDG file extension: Broderbund Print Shop Deluxe Data

File type Broderbund Print Shop Deluxe Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDG file is a Broderbund Print Shop Deluxe Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDG files

Windows		 Print Shop


4.Detail information about PDG file extension: Print Designer GOLD Data File

File type Print Designer GOLD Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDG file is a Print Designer GOLD Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDG files

Windows		 Print Designer GOLD



How to convert PDG files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for PDG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PDG to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PDG to DOC PDG to DOCX PDG to EPUB PDG to MOBI
PDG to PDF PDG to TXT


How to convert another files to PDG file format?

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

PDF to PDG


Can't open a PDG 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.PDG”。

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 PDG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PDG 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.