File Extension Database

Open POD File

POD (Plain Old Documentation) extension files are text files that are used to store a collection of computer instructions to perform a necessary task in the development of software programming source codes.

POD files can be converted to other file formats or modified with the help of a text editing application.

This format is common with the use of the PERL language and these types of files are generally found in modules, scripts, tutorials, and articles.

Steps to open POD files

You must first download and install Adobe ExtendScript or a compatible program, such as Windows Notepad, NotePad++, Perl Code Editor.

Then, once properly installed, it is enough to double click on the file to open it.

If there are problems opening the file, check that the extension is spelled correctly, since a change in it may affect the original association of the file.

How Can I Open POD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open POD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open POD File on Android

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

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

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