TDP File Extension

What is TDP file?

TDP is a file extension commonly associated with Sherif DrawPlus Thumbnail files. Sherif DrawPlus Thumbnail specification was created by Serif Europe Ltd.. TDP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with TDP extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. DrawPlus is by far the most used program for working with TDP files. DrawPlus software was developed by Serif Europe Ltd., and on its official website you may find more information about TDP files or the DrawPlus software program.

Programs which support TDP file extension

The following listing features TDP-compatible programs. Files with TDP 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 TDP extension?

Problems with accessing TDP may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with TDP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the DrawPlus

Problems with opening and working with TDP files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with TDP files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download DrawPlus and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading DrawPlus installed is by going to developer’s website (Serif Europe Ltd.) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

You still cannot access TDP files although DrawPlus is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that DrawPlus cannot handle files with TDP may be that the software is outdated.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 DrawPlus.

Step 3. Associate Sherif DrawPlus Thumbnail files with DrawPlus

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TDP files with latest version of DrawPlus you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the TDP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 DrawPlus is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TDP files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected TDP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with TDP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the TDP for errors

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

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

If the TDP is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. TDP file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the TDP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with TDP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Sherif DrawPlus Thumbnail file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TDP extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Sherif DrawPlus Thumbnail files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TDP files affecting older versions of given software.

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