.PXD File Extension

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

Type 1: Pixlr Layered Image

Pixlr Editor has its own file format called PXD which preserves image layers. You can export images as PNG, JPG, and other formats. PNG files can be transparent, high quality, good for logos or images...

General Information

Title PXD File Extension
Extension .pxd
Full Form Pixlr Layered Image
File Type Raster Image File
Developer Inmagine Lab
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store images
Additional Functions Preserve layers
Features Layered editing, High-quality

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Graphic Design Yes
Photo Editing Yes
Web Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Notable Changes Pixlr X launch

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .xcf, .tiff

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pixlr Editor Free, Subscription Web-based
Pixlr X Free, Subscription Web-based

Type 2: Pyrex Definition File

The PXD file extension has two file types seen as the Pyrex Definition File format. It can be opened with three software programs. The Pyrex software is the main related application. Most PXD files ar...

General Information

Title PXD File Extension
Extension .pxd
Full Form Pyrex Definition File
File Type Programming File
Developer Greg Ewing
MIME Type text/x-python

File Function

Primary Function Cython programming
Additional Functions C extensions for Python
Features Type declarations, Cython integration

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Cython Code Yes
Python Optimization Yes
Data Science Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script vulnerabilities
Best Practices Safe imports, Code review

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Cython 0.29.24 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .py, .c, .h, .pyx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Cython Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Python Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Pixelmator Pro Image

You can save images as PXD files in Pixelmator Pro. This format includes layers, adjustments, effects, and edits made to the image. Only Pixelmator Pro can open PXD files. To share images online or wi...

General Information

Title PXD File Extension
Extension .pxd
Full Form Pixelmator Pro Document
File Type Raster Image File
Developer Pixelmator Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store image
Additional Functions Support layers, non-destructive editing
Features High-quality, Editable, Proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Photo Editing Yes
Graphic Design Yes
Digital Art Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2017
Latest Version Pixelmator Pro 2.x (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .ai, .svg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pixelmator Pro Paid macOS