Convert AVA to PDD

Understanding ava and pdd file formats

AVA files are typically associated with Ava Project files, used by specialized software for project management or design. Their content and structure are often proprietary and not widely supported outside their native application.

PDD files are PhotoDeluxe Image files, created by Adobe PhotoDeluxe. They are raster image files similar to PSD but tailored for the now-discontinued PhotoDeluxe software.

How to convert ava to pdd

Direct conversion from AVA to PDD is uncommon, as these formats serve very different purposes—one for project data, the other for images. If your AVA file contains visual data (like diagrams or designs), you may need to export or screenshot the visual content and then save it as an image before converting to PDD.

Recommended conversion method

1. Open your AVA file in its native application (such as AVA Project or the software that created it).
2. Export or print the visual content to a common image format (e.g., File → Export → PNG or File → Print → Save as PDF).
3. Open the exported image in an image editor that supports PDD, such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP (with plugins).
4. Save or export the image as a PDD file (File → Save As → PDD).

Best software for ava to pdd conversion

• Native AVA software: For opening and exporting AVA files.
• Adobe Photoshop: For opening images and saving as PDD.
• GIMP: Free alternative, may require plugins for PDD support.

Tips and considerations

• Check if your AVA file contains visual data suitable for image export.
• If direct export is not possible, use screenshot tools to capture the content.
• PDD is an outdated format; consider using PSD or PNG for broader compatibility.