Open PDS files

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    Cyberlink PowerDirector Project Format
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    CyberLink
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Have you encountered a problem with a PDS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PDS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PDS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PDS file?

With the file extension PDS graphic files are marked in the so-called Planetary Data System Format, which is used for NASA space mission data. This format is also used by the ESA Planetary Science Archive. PDS files can be obtained from the websites of both organizations. However, the usual extension of PDS image files is img or imq (compressed), whereas PDS is rarely used. GIMP needs the PDS Plugin to open a PDS file.

Programs which can open a PDS file

How to open file with PDS extension?

In order to open a file with PDS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PDS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PDS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install PowerDirector or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PDS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PDS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PDS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set PowerDirector as the default program for opening PDS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PDS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the PowerDirector applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where PowerDirector has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PDS files

Sometimes problems with opening PDS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • PDS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PDS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • PDS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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