DESIGN File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a DESIGN file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .DESIGN files.
What is a DESIGN file?
The DESIGN file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the DESIGN file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the DESIGN file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about DESIGN files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
How to open DESIGN files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension DESIGN for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 3 different DESIGN openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of DESIGN files. Remember, different programs may use DESIGN files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Microsoft Expression Design | User submitted |
 | National Geographic Designs | User submitted |
 | Helvar Designer | User submitted |
Try a universal file viewer
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