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Open PDG File

The PDG file extension is a page layout created by Broderbund's Print Shop Deluxe publishing software.

Print Shop Deluxe is an oriented publishing software capable of creating printable calendars, banners, greeting cards and other products.

Print Shop Deluxe was intended for home use.

In its beginnings, it was created for Apple II and Commodore 64, time when it became popular for its simplicity and ease of use.

From its inception, it featured interactive editing, on-screen design/layout selection, print preview, and a library of customizable clip art.

The PDG contains graphics, text, and page layout information, and can also be used to hold brochures, calendars, invitations, newsletters, and other printouts.

It is important to note that PDG files are used by older versions of Print Shop Deluxe.

Software to open and work with a PDG file

Broderbund Print Shop Deluxe

How Can I Open PDG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PDG file is to find a PDG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PDG 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 PDG 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 PDG file opener then try to search online for "PDG viewer", "application to open PDG file" or "open PDG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PDG file

How Can I Open PDG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PDG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PDG 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 PDG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PDG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PDG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PDG file then try to search for "PDG viewer", "application to open PDG file" or "read PDG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PDG file

How Can I Open PDG File on Android

If you downloaded a PDG 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 PDG 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 "PDG".
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 "PDG viewer", "PDG 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 PDG File on iPhone or iPad

To open PDG 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 PDG 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 "PDG". This way you can find apps which can open PDG 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 "PDG viewer" or "PDG file" online in your favorite search engine.

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