PFD File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a PFD file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .PFD files.
What is a PFD file?
Files that contain the .pfd file extension are most commonly associated with the ProForm database software application. The PFD files that are used by this program contain data entry files that have been created by the ProForm program.
The Micrografx Optimal software application also uses the .pfd file suffix. These PFD files contain process flow diagrams that have been created using the Micrografx software program.
The Sony PlayStation 3 has also been known to use the .pfd file extension. These PFD files contain saved game control data files. These files allow a user to stop gameplay at any point in time and return to the point at which they were playing when they are ready to resume their gaming.
How to open PFD 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 PFD for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different PFD openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension PFD
While we know of one file format using the .PFD file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .PFD file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of PFD files. Remember, different programs may use PFD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | iGrafx | User submitted |
 | PicosmosTools | User submitted |
 | Personal Finances Pro | User submitted |
 | Personal Finances Free | User submitted |
 | WinUtilities Document Protector | User submitted |
 | WinUtilities Professional Edition | User submitted |
| MaxsurfDemo | User submitted |
 | Maxsurf Fitting | User submitted |
| Alzex Personal Finance Free | User submitted |
| Prefit | User submitted |
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