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Basic information about PHD file

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

There are 6 file types using the PHD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PHD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PHD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PHD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PHD file?
  • How to open a PHD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PHD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PHD file?
  • How to convert PHD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PHD file format?


1.Detail information about PHD file extension: Portable Heap Dump File

File type Portable Heap Dump File Category Data Files
Developer IBM File format Text and Binary
Description PHD file is a Portable Heap Dump File developed by IBM. Data file created in the Portable Heap Dump format, which is used to create Java heap dump files using IBM's version of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM); may contains a record of all Java heap objects; used for debugging application errors such as memory leaks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHD files

Windows		 IBM HeapRoots
IBM HeapAnalyzer


2.Detail information about PHD file extension: PhotoDirector Project File

File type PhotoDirector Project File Category Data Files
Developer CyberLink File format Binary
Description PHD file is a PhotoDirector Project File developed by CyberLink.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHD files

Windows		 CyberLink PhotoDirector 8 Ultra

macOS
 CyberLink PhotoDirector 8 Ultra


3.Detail information about PHD file extension: Punch! Software CAD Plan

File type Punch! Software CAD Plan Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PHD file is a Punch! Software CAD Plan.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHD files

Windows		 Punch! Home Design Architectural Series


4.Detail information about PHD file extension: Tomb Raider Game Level File

File type Tomb Raider Game Level File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PHD file is a Tomb Raider Game Level File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHD files


5.Detail information about PHD file extension: ProShow Producer Database

File type ProShow Producer Database Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PHD file is a ProShow Producer Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHD files

Windows		 ProShow Producer
ProShow Gold


6.Detail information about PHD file extension: IBM HeapAnalyzer Portable Heap Dump File

File type IBM HeapAnalyzer Portable Heap Dump File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PHD file is a IBM HeapAnalyzer Portable Heap Dump File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHD files

Windows		 HeapAnalyzer



How to convert PHD files to another file format?

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

PHD to POB


Can't open a PHD 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.PHD”。

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 PHD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PHD 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.