File extension .APD
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| ACDSee Photo Document | ACD Systems | Raster Image Files |
The APD ( .APD) file extension is a file format used with the ACDSee Photo Document software. The software is primarily used for viewing, editing, organizing, and resizing digital photos and videos for sharing. The APD file format contains information about the photos and videos that have been processed in the program, making it so that changes are saved even after the program has been closed and reopened. This is especially useful for those who need to open, edit, and save digital media often.
Technical Details
An APD file is composed of various elements that make up the photo or video, such as the size, resolution, color space, and various photoshop attributes. It also includes information regarding edited images which may include layers, masks and other image effects. In addition, it allows for custom metadata to be added to images like descriptions, date taken, photographer name and copyright information. These associated files are what allows the program to store changes made to the photos or video.
Similar File Extensions
The APD file extension is often confused with the .API, .ARW, .CR2, and .ORF file formats which are also digital photo extensions created by different software programs like Adobe Photoshop ( Photoshop) and Olympus Digital Camera RAW ( OCR).
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .APD) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .APD extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .APD file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .APD extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .APD extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .APD file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .APD file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .APD file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .APD file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .APD file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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