Basic information about APD file

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

There are 5 file types using the APD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the APD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support APD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the APD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the APD file?
  • How to open a APD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a APD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a APD file?
  • How to convert APD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to APD file format?


1.Detail information about APD file extension: ACDSee Photo Document

File type ACDSee Photo Document Category Raster Image Files
Developer ACD Systems File format Binary
Description APD file is a ACDSee Photo Document developed by ACD Systems. Raster image file created by ACDSee Photo Editor, a program used to edit digital photos; stores the base image as well as any changes that have been made; can be reverted back to the original image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APD files

Windows		 ACDSee Photo Editor 10
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
Adobe Pagemaker

macOS		 ACD Systems ACDSee Mac Pro 3


2.Detail information about APD file extension: Eclipse Plugin Descriptor File

File type Eclipse Plugin Descriptor File Category Plugin Files
Developer GNstudio File format XML
Description APD file is a Eclipse Plugin Descriptor File developed by GNstudio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APD files

Windows		 GNstudio APDT


3.Detail information about APD file extension: Adobe PageMaker Printer Description File

File type Adobe PageMaker Printer Description File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APD file is a Adobe PageMaker Printer Description File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APD files

Windows		 Adobe Pagemaker


4.Detail information about APD file extension: IBM Lotus Printer Driver

File type IBM Lotus Printer Driver Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APD file is a IBM Lotus Printer Driver.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APD files

Windows		 Lotus 1-2-3


5.Detail information about APD file extension: Alphacam Punch Drawing

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

Windows		 Alphacam



How to convert APD files to another file format?

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

APD to ADD


Can't open a APD 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.APD”。

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 APD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the APD 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.