Portable Application Description
General Information
| Title | PAD File Extension |
| Extension | .pad |
| Full Form | Portable Application Description |
| File Type | XML File |
| Developer | Association of Software Professionals |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Describe software |
| Additional Functions | Software promotion, Distribution |
| Features | Structured data, Standardized |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured, Standard |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Distribution | Yes |
| Online Libraries | Yes |
| Software Directories | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validation, Accurate information |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1998 |
| Latest Version | PAD Specification 4.0 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .rdf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 PADGen |
Free | Windows |
| Web Browsers |
N/A | Any |
| PAD Validators |
Free | Any |