.PDX File Extension

PDX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Adobe Acrobat Index File

General Information

Title PDX File Extension
Extension .pdx
Full Form Adobe Acrobat Index File
File Type Index File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/vnd.adobe.pdx

File Function

Primary Function Index searchable PDFs
Additional Functions Facilitate searches
Features Fast searching, Keyword indexing

File Characteristics

Quality Metadata rich
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With Adobe Acrobat

Use Cases

Document Management Yes
Research Yes
Legal Proceedings Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File spoofing
Best Practices Verify sources, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Included in earlier Acrobat
Latest Version Corresponds with Acrobat

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdf, .pdft, .pdfxml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Acrobat Paid, Free trial Windows, Mac
Adobe Reader Free Windows, Mac

Type 2: Product Data eXchange File

The PDX file is a Product Data eXchange File. It contains manufacturing data about a product. PDX is a compressed file format. Product Data eXchange is a standard represented by IPC 2570 specification...

General Information

Title PDX File Extension
Extension .pdx
Full Form Product Data eXchange File
File Type Data File
Developer IPC-2581 Consortium
MIME Type application/vnd.adobe.pdx

File Function

Primary Function Store product data
Additional Functions Facilitate data exchange
Features Standardized, Interoperable

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Electronic Design Yes
Manufacturing Yes
Supply Chain Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version IPC-2581C (2018)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pcbdoc, .schdoc, .brd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Acrobat Free, Paid Windows, Mac
Altium Designer Paid Windows
CAD Software Varies Varies

Type 3: Playdate Application

You can open a PDX file with Playdate Simulator. This allows you to play the game in your PDX file. To open a PDX file with Playdate Simulator, open the app, select File → Open, and open your PDX fi...

General Information

Title PDX File Extension
Extension .pdx
Full Form Playdate Application File
File Type Application File
Developer Panic Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Game, Application
Additional Functions Graphics, Sound
Features Portable, Self-contained

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by app
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable No

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Development Yes
Entertainment Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Official SDK, Device testing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2020
Latest Version Varies by app

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdxm, .lua

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Playdate Simulator Free Windows, Mac
Playdate Device Paid Hardware N/A