Convert PDL to PDS
| File Extension | PDL |
| Full Name | Print Shop Deluxe Project Format |
Files with the PDL extension are associated with a publishing software called Print Shop Deluxe. PDL files are used by the program to store projects created in it. These can be posters, banners, cards, branded paper or other publications.
| File Extension | PDS |
| Full Name | Cyberlink PowerDirector Project Format |
PDS file format is used for storing editable video project or slideshow file including references to audio and video files, menu settings, transition information and effects. PowerDirector software provides basic templates that can be used to create PDS files.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PDL") to another (referred to as "PDS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PDL file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PDL to format PDS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PDL to PDS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PDL and transforming it into format PDS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PDL to PDS converters.
Conversion from PDL to PDS
PDL to PDS
How to convert the PDL file to PDS?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PDL to PDS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PDL file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file PDL, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the PDL file to the application
- Select the output format of the PDS file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file PDS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted PDS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the PDL format:
Other conversions
to the PDS format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.