.PDN File Extension

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

Type 1: paint.net Image

General Information

Title PDN File Extension
Extension .pdn
Full Form Paint.NET Image File
File Type Raster Image File
Developer dotPDN LLC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store digital images
Additional Functions Support layers, maintain image quality
Features Layer support, transparency

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Image Editing Yes
Digital Art Yes
Photo Manipulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, file backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version Paint.NET 4.3.11 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .xcf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Paint.NET Free, Optional Donation Windows

Type 2: Portable Draughts Notation File

General Information

Title PDN File Extension
Extension .pdn
Full Form Portable Draughts Notation File
File Type Game Notation File
Developer International Draughts Committee
MIME Type application/x-pdn

File Function

Primary Function Store game moves
Additional Functions Replay games, Analyze positions
Features Text-based, Structured

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Recording Yes
Game Analysis Yes
Tournament Archives Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Ongoing updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pgn, .fen

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Dragon Free Windows
CheckerBoard Free Windows
PlayOK Free Web-based