.PDD File Extension

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

Type 1: Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image

The PDD file extension is most commonly associated with Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image files. Adobe PhotoDeluxe Image files are mostly bitmaps, images, graphical designs, lines, text, and layers saved in the...

General Information

Title PDD File Extension
Extension .pdd
Full Form PhotoDeluxe Image
File Type Raster Image File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type image/x-pdd

File Function

Primary Function Store image
Additional Functions Contain layers, effects
Features Raster graphics, Proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Photo Editing Yes
Graphic Design Yes
Printing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .tif, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe PhotoDeluxe Discontinued Windows, Mac
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac
ACDSee Paid Windows

Type 2: Medtronic Programmer Data File

The PDD file extension is used for Adobe PhotoDeluxe images. It is a raster image format. PDD images can be opened with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or other Adobe software. They can also be converted...

General Information

Title PDD File Extension
Extension .pdd
Full Form Programmer Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Medtronic
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store programming data
Additional Functions Data transfer, Device configuration
Features Medical device interaction, Encoded data

File Characteristics

Quality High (medical standards)
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Medtronic software

Use Cases

Medical Devices Yes
Patient Monitoring Yes
Clinical Adjustments Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Encryption, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on device

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .session, .data, .med

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Medtronic Programmer Proprietary Dedicated device
Medtronic CareLink Proprietary Dedicated device