PMD File Extension

What is PMD file?

PMD file format is native to Adobe PageMaker software tool. PMD file stores complete page layout , including such elements as images, drawings, or formatted text. Graphics created with otehr Adobe tools can be imported into PDM files.

Usage of PMD files

PMD files are used by PageMaker, versions 6 and 7, last iterations that used this format before PageMaker was replaced by Adobe InDesign. PageMaker allowed users to create advanced, professional publications such as business documents, leaflets, newsletters, etc. PMD documents define contents using Adobe PostScript language.

Additional information

1. Data in PMD files can be exported as PDF by using PageMaker or InDesign.
2. PMD format is still used, although rarely.

Programs which support PMD file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support PMD files. Files with PMD suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 02/02/2020

How to open file with PMD extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PMD files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with PMD files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PMD files.

Step 1. Get the Adobe PageMaker

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PMD files is that no program that can handle PMD files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Adobe PageMaker or one of the recommended programs (for example, Adobe InDesign) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Adobe PageMaker installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe PageMaker

If you already have Adobe PageMaker installed on your systems and PMD files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why PMD files are not compatible with Adobe PageMaker. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe PageMaker.

Step 3. Associate PageMaker Document files with Adobe PageMaker

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PMD files with latest version of Adobe PageMaker you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PMD file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe PageMaker is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PMD files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PMD file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PMD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PMD is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PMD file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the PMD in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PMD file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PMD file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. PMD file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the PMD file’s structure is intact

If the PMD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PMD extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the PageMaker Document file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Adobe PageMaker

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support PMD files. Close all running programs and try opening the PMD file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with PageMaker Document files. It may be the case that the PMD files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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