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PDA File Extension

Image Print Shop Deluxe
  • Developer
    Brøderbund Software, Inc.
  • Category
  • Popularity
    3 (1 votes)

What is PDA file?

PDA is a file extension commonly associated with Image Print Shop Deluxe files. Image Print Shop Deluxe specification was created by Brøderbund Software, Inc.. PDA files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PDA file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports PDA files is Print Shop. Print Shop software was developed by Br?derbund Software, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about PDA files or the Print Shop software program.

Programs which support PDA file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PDA files. Files with PDA suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Programs that support PDA file

Windows Windows

How to open file with PDA extension?

Being unable to open files with PDA extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Image Print Shop Deluxe files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Print Shop

Install software to open PDA file The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PDA files is that no program that can handle PDA files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Print Shop and install it on your device. 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 Print Shop installed is by going to developer’s website (Br?derbund Software, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Print Shop

Update software that support file extension PDAYou still cannot access PDA files although Print Shop is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Print Shop cannot handle files with PDA may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Print Shop.

Step 3. Assign Print Shop to PDA files

After installing Print Shop (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PDA files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Associate software with PDA file on Windows

Change the default application in Windows

  • Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PDA file
  • Select Choose another app → More apps
  • The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Print Shop is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PDA files and clicking OK.
Associate software with PDA file on Mac

Change the default application in Mac OS

  • Right-click the PDA file and select Information
  • Open the Open with section by clicking its name
  • From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
  • If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PDA extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PDA for errors

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

Check PDA file for viruses
1. Check the PDA file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the PDA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PDA file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with PDA extension is complete and error-free

If the PDA file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PDA extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Image Print Shop Deluxe file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Print Shop

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PDA files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Image Print Shop Deluxe file. It may be the case that the PDA files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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