PAD File
What are PAD files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PAD file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PAD files.
What is a PAD file?
PAD files have multiple uses, and Pointer to Act! Database is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Pointer to Act! Database
Act!, previously Sage Act, is a marketing and CRM software solution. It uses a Microsoft SQL Server database structure. The .pad file contains the name of the actual database file.
How to open PAD files
We have identified one PAD opener that is compatible with this specific type of PAD file.
Programs that open Pointer to Act! Database files
Act! | Verified |
Last updated: September 9, 2023
All known file formats using extension .PAD
While Pointer to Act! Database is a popular type of PAD-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .PAD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Boeing Calc WorkPad
We know that one PAD format is Boeing Calc WorkPad. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different PAD openers which you will find listed below.
HyperPAD Pad
We know that one PAD format is HyperPAD Pad. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Protel PAD Macro
We know that one PAD format is Protel PAD Macro. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PAD files. Remember, different programs may use PAD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
Protean | User submitted | |
Art Dabbler | User submitted | |
Wave Xtractor | User submitted | |
Hogia Analys | User submitted | |
PadDesigner | User submitted |
ACT! for Real Estate | User submitted | |
KORG PA Manager | User submitted | |
inPHorm OrderPad Application | User submitted | |
ACT! for Financial Professionals | User submitted | |
Hanes T-ShirtMaker | Discontinued |
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