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. File doesn’t contain any audio or video data, only references to their location on disk.

PDS files are created with PowerDirector editing software that enables users to create movies or presentations in CD, DVD, Blue-ray or AVCHD format. Program offers option to convert video files into other formats such as AVI, MP4, WMV and HEVC based on selected parameters and type of encoding.