.FDD File Extension

FDD files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Parallels Desktop Floppy Disk Image File

General Information

Title .FDD File Extension
Extension .fdd
Full Form Floppy Disk Drive Image
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Parallels, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store floppy image
Additional Functions Data transfer, system emulation
Features Fixed size, Legacy support

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Virtual Machines Yes
Legacy Software Testing Yes
Data Preservation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded malware
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2006
Associated with Parallels Desktop iterations

Associated Types

Related Extensions .hdd, .pvm, .iso

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Parallels Desktop Paid Mac

Type 2: FormDocs Document

Learn about the FDD file extension. FDD files are associated with FormDocs. FormDocs is software for designing, filling-in, managing, printing, and emailing forms. The FDD file may contain a multi-pag...

General Information

Title FDD File Extension
Extension .fdd
Full Form FormDocs Document
File Type Document File
Developer FormDocs LLC
MIME Type application/vnd.formdocs

File Function

Primary Function Store electronic forms
Additional Functions Data entry, Printing

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Business Forms Yes
Legal Documents Yes
Medical Forms Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited
Best Practices Access control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fdt (FormDocs Template)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FormDocs for Windows Paid Windows