PDS

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Cyberlink PowerDirector project

File type: Digital video and movie file

Files with pds extension is related to the Cyberlink PowerDirector video editing software. A pds file contains video project.

Found 5 different file type records with the same pds filename suffix.

What is pds file?

File type category:
Digital video and movie file

Date updated: November 15, 2023

File extension pds is associated with the Cyberlink PowerDirector video editing software frequently bundled with TV Tuners and multimedia graphic cards.

The pds file contains project including information about used audio and video files, menu settings, effects settings, transitions, used to authoring DVDs, Blu-ray, etc.

How to open pds file?

Use Cyberlink PowerDirector to open *.pds project files.

How to convert pds file?

PowerDirector supports several multimedia formats for exporting purposes.

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IncrediMail file

File type category:
Various data file

Date updated: October 27, 2026

IncrediMail was a Windows email client developed by IncrediMail Ltd. It was designed for creating multimedia email messages containing pictures, animations, sounds, emoticons and other effects.

The .pds file extension is used for files containing various data required internally by IncrediMail. The files belong to the application's data set and are not generally intended to be edited independently.

IncrediMail was discontinued and is no longer actively developed. The format is therefore mainly encountered in older IncrediMail installations or backed-up application data.

How to open pds file?

Open a .pds file with IncrediMail on Microsoft Windows, if the file belongs to an available IncrediMail installation. The file is normally used automatically by the software rather than opened through a file dialog.

How to convert pds file?

IncrediMail PDS files are internal application data files and cannot normally be converted directly to another format.

If the associated IncrediMail installation is still usable, the relevant email or other content may be exported from within IncrediMail. That exports the content rather than converting the .pds file itself.

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Microsoft Windows

PALASM source code

File type category:
Source code and script file

Date updated: July 29, 2019

Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.

The pds file extension is related to PALASM, an early hardware description language, used to translate Boolean functions and state transition tables into a fuse map for use with Programmable Array Logic (PAL) devices introduced by Monolithic Memories, Inc.

The pds file contains source code written in PALASM.

Planetary Data System graphic image

File type category:
Graphics file

Date updated: January 23, 2024

File extension pds is also used for the Planetary Data System picture image file format.

The Planetary Data System (PDS) is an archive of data products from NASA planetary missions, which is sponsored by NASA's Science Mission Directorate.

PDS4 (Planetary Data System version 4) is the latest standard used by NASA's Planetary Data System for archiving and distributing scientific data from planetary missions. It's a highly structured, XML-based standard designed to ensure long-term usability and accessibility of data.

Characteristics of PDS4:

  • XML-Based Labels: Uses XML to create detailed labels that describe the content and context of the data, including its origin, structure, and format.
  • Standardization: Ensures uniformity in data representation, making it easier for scientists to understand and use data from different missions.
  • Rich Metadata: Provides comprehensive metadata that describes the scientific and technical aspects of the data.
  • Data Format: While metadata is in XML, the actual data (like images) can be in different formats, often binary for efficiency in storing large images.

How to open pds file?

NasaView, or NASA PSD4 tools are the default choices for reading .pds files.

How to convert pds file?

Export to FITS format is often supported, not so to standard graphics images.

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Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows

Print Shop graphic image

File type category:
Graphics file

Date updated: October 20, 2026

The pds file extension is associated with Broderbund Print Shop, a desktop publishing application for creating and printing cards, signs, banners, and other home-publishing projects.

A .pds file contains a graphic image stored in the Print Shop picture image format. It is intended for use within Print Shop rather than as a general-purpose image format.

The format is associated with the Windows version of Print Shop. Because it is a software-specific format, compatibility may depend on the version of Print Shop that created the file.

How to open pds file?

Open the .pds file in Print Shop for Microsoft Windows. Use the program's Open command and select the file.

If the file does not open, it may have been created by a Print Shop version that is incompatible with the installed version.

How to convert pds file?

Open the file in Print Shop and use the program's available export or save options to create another graphics format. The formats offered depend on the version of Print Shop.

Technical details

File signature
Version: 1-4
HEX 50 72 69 6E 74 53 68 6F 70 44 65 6C 75 78 65
ASCII PrintShopDeluxe
Version: 1-4
HEX 50 53 44 65 6C 75 78 65
ASCII PSDeluxe
Version: 5-6
HEX 79 A6 00 00 49 49 49 49 38
ASCII y...IIII8

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Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows

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Microsoft Windows

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