PLD File Extension

What is PLD file?

Full format name of files that use PLD extension is PhotoLine Image Document. PhotoLine Image Document format was developed by Impressum. PLD files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PLD file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. Photoline is by far the most used program for working with PLD files. Photoline software was developed by Impressum, and on its official website you may find more information about PLD files or the Photoline software program.

Programs which support PLD file extension

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

How to open file with PLD extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PLD files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with PLD 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 PLD files.

Step 1. Download and install Photoline

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PLD files is that no program that can handle PLD files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Photoline. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Photoline installed is by going to developer’s website (Impressum) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Photoline and update if needed

If you already have Photoline installed on your systems and PLD files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Photoline cannot handle files with PLD may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Photoline is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Photoline to PLD files

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PLD file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Photoline installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PLD files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PLD file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 PLD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the PLD is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PLD file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The PLD may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the PLD is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the PLD file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the PLD file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic PLD file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with PLD extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the PhotoLine Image Document file.

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

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with PhotoLine Image Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PLD files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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