PMD File: What is it?

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PMD File Summary

The PMD File Extension has four different file types (mostly seen as the PageMaker Document format) and can be opened with five distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated (Adobe InDesign software). Generally, these files are considered Page Layout Files, but they can also be 3D Image Files or Spreadsheet Files.

File Extension PMD is supported by Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. PMD files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

To learn more about PMD files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening PMD files.

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PMD Types

  4 known file types use this extension

Chief PMD Description

.PMD
File Format:.pmd
Group:PageMaker Document

The PMD file is a page layout file created with Adobe PageMaker.PMD file contains formatted text, images, and drawn objects.PageMaker is a software used in creating newsletters, brochures and other formatted publishing files that will be used for printing.The PMD file extension is assigned to page layout files that are created in versions 6 and later of the PageMaker application

Programmer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:Page Layout Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pmd

Software Programs That Open The PageMaker Document:


Adobe InDesign by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe PageMaker by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Other PMD File Associations

.PMD
File Format:.pmd
Group:Poser Binary Morph File

PMD file is also a 3D image file created by Poser Pro.PMD file is used for saving gestures, movement states, and other character positions.Poser Pro is a character modeling and animation program.

Programmer: Smith Micro Software
Group:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Poser Binary Morph File Files:


Poser by Smith Micro Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.PMD
File Format:.pmd
Group:PlanMaker Spreadsheet

PMD file is also Spreadsheet file created by PlanMaker spreadsheet software.PMD is similar to.XLS or.XLSX file used by Microsoft excel.PMD also supports cell formatting, formulas, charts, and multiple sheets.PMD can be converted to .XLS or.XLSX.

Programmer: SoftMaker Software
Group:Spreadsheet Files

Software Programs That Open PlanMaker Spreadsheet Files:


Softmaker Office by SoftMaker Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Android
Linux
Qtopia
.PMD
File Format:.pmd
Group:MikuMikuDance Model File

PMD file is a 3D model developed by MikuMikuDance. The file contains a 3D mesh for a dancer that can be texturized and animated with the MikuMikuDance tools. It's used for storing dancer modules. MikuMikuDance is a dance animation program originally created in Japanese

Programmer: Yu Higuchi
Group:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open MikuMikuDance Model File Files:


MikuMikuDance by Yu Higuchi

Compatible with:

Windows

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PMD Demand


OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
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8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of PMD Problems


Typical PMD Opening Challenges

Missing Adobe InDesign

If you attempt to load your PMD file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PMD Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Adobe InDesign for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your PMD with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: Another PMD-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Adobe InDesign Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Adobe InDesign won't support your PageMaker Document file. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe InDesign installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your PageMaker Document file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe InDesign than what's installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your PMD file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening PMD files are due to having the incorrect version of Adobe InDesign installed on your computer.


Other Causes of PMD File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Adobe InDesign will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening PMDs. Other contributing causes:

  • Windows Registry PMD file paths that are incorrect
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PMD description
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the PMD format
  • Something has caused file corruption of your PMD
  • Your PMD is infected with malware
  • Hardware associated with PMD has outdated drivers
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the PageMaker Document file

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