Basic information about PDL file

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

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


1.Detail information about PDL file extension: Print Shop Deluxe Project

File type Print Shop Deluxe Project Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDL file is a Print Shop Deluxe Project. The pdl file extension is also used by Print Shop Deluxe, a desktop publishing software for Windows from ​Brøderbund Software.

The pdl file contains project created and saved in the program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDL files

Windows		 Print Shop


2.Detail information about PDL file extension: Perl Data Language File

File type Perl Data Language File Category Developer Files
Developer The PDL Team File format Text
Description PDL file is a Perl Data Language File developed by The PDL Team.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDL files

Windows		 perldl

macOS
 perldl

Linux		 perldl


3.Detail information about PDL file extension: Borland C++ Project Description Language Data

File type Borland C++ Project Description Language Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDL file is a Borland C++ Project Description Language Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDL files

Windows		 C++ Builder


4.Detail information about PDL file extension: Programmable Driver Language File

File type Programmable Driver Language File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDL file is a Programmable Driver Language File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDL files

Windows		 Cloverleaf


5.Detail information about PDL file extension: Symbian OS Printer Driver File

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


6.Detail information about PDL file extension: WITE32 File

File type WITE32 File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDL file is a WITE32 File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDL files

Windows		 WITE32 file



How to convert PDL files to another file format?

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

PDL to PDS


Can't open a PDL 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.PDL”。

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 PDL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PDL 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.