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Basic information about PPD file

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

There are 3 file types using the PPD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PPD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PPD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PPD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PPD file?
  • How to open a PPD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PPD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PPD file?
  • How to convert PPD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PPD file format?


1.Detail information about PPD file extension: PostScript Printer Description File

File type PostScript Printer Description File Category System Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description PPD file is a PostScript Printer Description File developed by Adobe Systems. File that serves as a driver for a PostScript printer; describes the font, paper sizes, DPI resolution, memory configuration, and other features and capabilities supported by the printer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPD files

Windows		 Referenced by the printer
Viewable with a text editor

macOS		 Referenced by the printer
Viewable with a text editor


2.Detail information about PPD file extension: Polar ProTrainer Person Data

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

Windows		 Polar ProTrainer


3.Detail information about PPD file extension: ProfiCAD Symbol Data

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

Windows		 ProfiCAD



How to convert PPD files to another file format?

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

PPD to HRM


How to convert another files to PPD file format?

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

STF to PPD


Can't open a PPD 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.PPD”。

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 PPD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PPD 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.