What is a .PDG file?
The .PDG file is essentially a special format created by Chaoxing Digital Library and created in association with Chaoxing Reader. You will need to first download the special reading tools for this and then install it on your computer system.
The name of the reading tools to download is Chaoxing reader, which is also called ssreader. Aside from reading the book, it is also possible to use the reader to scan the Chaoxing information collection network resources.
How to open PDG files
You will have to use suitable software readers for .PDG files, a good example of which is the Chaoxing reader.
If you do not have the right software to view it on your computer, you will see a Windows message that reads thus: “How do you want to open this file?” if you are using Windows 10 and you will get “Windows cannot open this file” if you are using Windows 7.
You will receive something similar to any of the messages above if you are using any other operating system, like Android, iPhone or Mac operating system. If you find it difficult, then you can long-press or right-click on it. A drop-down menu will show up. Look for “Open with” and click on it and choose an application with which you can view it.
You need to understand that different types of programs and files can bear the same extension and this can make it difficult for an end-user to know the best program to use for opening a file with a particular extension. If you find it difficult, you can try any of the tips given below.
Use another software program
If a particular software fails, all you have to do is to use another. Bear in mind that this is the type that can be opened using a different file entirely if the right program is not available on your computer, you can search for it online and download it.
One of the best programs you can consider for this purpose is MetaCAM part Files. Other types of programs that can successfully manage this type are:
- Chaoxing reader
- Chaoxing Digital Library e-book
- PrintShop Deluxe Files
You can check the developer’s website for any of these programs.
The file type is a good hint
You can use the type as a hint to search for the particular program with which you can open the .PDG file. The type of file can give you a hint about how best to view it. In most instances, this format is referred to as Page Layout Files. Check if there is a program on your computer that can be used to open this type of file. If this type of program is on your computer, you can simply view and use it.
The above hint is only applicable if you are sure of the type of file. If the reverse is the case and you do not know the type you are dealing with, you can use the PDG to look for the particular type so that you can easily run the particular file on your computer. You can follow the steps given below to manage the file on different operating systems.
How to open .PDG file on a Windows computer:
- First of all, right-click on the file icon on your computer.
- Next, check the drop-down menu and then click on Properties from the drop-down menu.
- You can then check under the label Type of File to look for the file type.
- How to view .PDG file on a Mac computer:
- Right-click first on the file icon.
- Then check the drop-down menu that comes up and choose More Info.
- Next, check under the list labeled Kind to choose the type of file.
Get in touch with a Developer
Another way to open the .PDG is to ask a developer if none of the methods above can get the file opened. If you know a particular software program that can be used to view the file, just get in touch with the developer of that program. The list below will help you to find the right developer for the most popular of all the programs associated in any way to the .PDG.
- MetaCAM Part Files: The developer is Metamation Inc. the developer created the program for the Sheet Metal Fabrication industry. Its classification is in the CAD/CAM.
- PrintShop Deluxe Files: The developer is unknown.
- Chaoxing Reader Chaoxing Digital Library e-Book: The developer is Chaoxing Digital Library. Some also call it a Chaoxing Reader graphics because the creation or use of the file is essential for this particular purpose.
- Print Designer GOLD Data Files: The developer is CAM Development.
Other
.PDG is classified as a Graphic file. You should find out if there is any corruption or virus of any form on the .PDG extension. If there is any virus in the file, you can simply delete the one you have downloaded and got a new one entirely. Afterwards, scan the new file for virus using virustotal.com from Google.
You can equally link the .PDG extension together with the right application. If you are using the Android operating system, you can click on the Settings icon on any part of your Smartphone. Next, click on the Apps on the list of menu that comes up. You can then click on the Options icon, which you can find at the top right end of your mobile device’s screen and this will help to change the default apps.
One other way to do it is to update the software that you want to use to open the .PDG. This is about the only way out if you already have the program on your computer but it cannot open the file.
In most instances, you can only access .PDG files with the most recent version of the program designed for opening it.