Basic information about PDS file

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

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


1.Detail information about PDS file extension: Print Shop Graphic Image

File type Print Shop Graphic Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDS file is a Print Shop Graphic Image. File extension pds is associated with the Broderbund Print Shop home desktop publishing software.

A .pds file contains a graphic image stored in Print Shop picture image file format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDS files

Windows		 Print Shop


2.Detail information about PDS file extension: PowerDirector Script File

File type PowerDirector Script File Category Video Files
Developer CyberLink File format XML
Description PDS file is a PowerDirector Script File developed by CyberLink.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDS files

Windows		 CyberLink PowerDirector 15 Ultra
CyberLink PowerProducer 6


3.Detail information about PDS file extension: Planetary Data System File

File type Planetary Data System File Category Data Files
Developer NASA File format Binary
Description PDS file is a Planetary Data System File developed by NASA.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDS files

Windows		 NASA PDS Tools Package
NASA NASAView

macOS
 NASA PDS Tools Package
NASA NASAView

Linux		 NASA PDS Tools Package
NASA NASAView


4.Detail information about PDS file extension: IncrediMail File

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

Windows		 IncrediMail


5.Detail information about PDS file extension: PALASM Source Code File

File type PALASM Source Code File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PDS file is a PALASM Source Code File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PDS files



How to convert PDS files to another file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for PDS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PDS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PDS to AVI PDS to CDR PDS to JPG PDS to MOV
PDS to MP3 PDS to MP4 PDS to PDF PDS to VOB
PDS to WAV PDS to WMA PDS to WMV


How to convert another files to PDS file format?

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

PDL to PDS


Can't open a PDS 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.PDS”。

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 PDS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PDS 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.