File Extension Database

Open PANDO File

The PANDO format and extension files are used by the Pando program created by Pando Networks.

The Pando software is a light and easy-to-use program that allows to send large files between individuals using a P2P model developed by Pando Networks in the mid-2000's, and which is no longer available.

Pando's operation was simple: the user would upload a certain file and share the PANDO file with whoever he wanted to have access to it.

The receiver would open it with the client and automatically start the download. Its advantage was the simplicity of use, since it had few configuration options, and the content was quickly downloaded from the company's servers and from other users at the same time.

Pando was, without a doubt, one of the first social networks, with the option to exchange files.

Although initially, the PANDO files were designed to be sent to a specific receiver, because these large files did not fit in an email, the design of the service itself allowed it to be used on a large scale, and everything could be sent type of files.

To work with PANDO files, you must have the following program installed on your system:

Pando Networks (Not available for download)

How Can I Open PANDO File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PANDO file is to find a PANDO file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PANDO file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PANDO file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PANDO file opener then try to search online for "PANDO viewer", "application to open PANDO file" or "open PANDO file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PANDO file

How Can I Open PANDO File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PANDO file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PANDO file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PANDO file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PANDO file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PANDO file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PANDO file then try to search for "PANDO viewer", "application to open PANDO file" or "read PANDO file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PANDO file

How Can I Open PANDO File on Android

If you downloaded a PANDO file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PANDO file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PANDO".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PANDO viewer", "PANDO file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PANDO File on iPhone or iPad

To open PANDO File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PANDO file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PANDO". This way you can find apps which can open PANDO files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PANDO viewer" or "PANDO file" online in your favorite search engine.