PCD File Extension

PCD file extension is created by ChemSep, also known as Pure Component Data File. PCD has been classified as Data Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PCD files in ChemSep program.

Pure Component Data File Type

What is a PCD File Type?

The data recorded in the PCD file are stored in the International System of units (SI) except for the molar quantities, which are recorded in kmol. You can view the data in the PCD files via PCDmanager, which is accessible by selecting Databanks → Pure components data.

The data in PCD is stored in binary format, while the .PCT files store the data in text format.

Free online PCD Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PCD (Pure Component Data File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PCD, merge, split and compare the PCD files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PCD Converter

Open PCD

Edit PCD

Compare PCD Files

Merge PCD Files

Split PCD Files

PCD Metadata Viewer

PCD Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Pure Component Data File .PCD File Extensions while opening the .PCD files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PCD Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Pure Component Data File on your system such as ChemSep.
2. Associate default Chemsep ChemSep program for *.pcd (Pure Component Data File) files.
   
   

   Associate PCD Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PCD (e.g example.pcd) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Chemsep ChemSep program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pcd files.
   
   

   Associate PCD Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PCD (e.g example.pcd) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Chemsep ChemSep program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .ChemSep extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PCD File Extensions

PCD default file extension is .PCD and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PCD File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PCD files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PCD File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	CADSoftTools ABViewer 10 for Windows	Commercial	CADSoftTools
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	ChemSep 000 for Windows	Free	ChemSep
	Newera Graphics Converter Pro 3 for Windows	Commercial	Newera
	Magic Engine 000 for Windows	Free Trial	Magic Engine
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Corel Presentations 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Microsoft Word 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Windows	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PCD File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Newera Graphics Converter Pro 3 for MacOs	Commercial	Newera
	Magic Engine 000 for MacOs	Free Trial	Magic Engine
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Microsoft Word 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for MacOs	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PCD file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Linux	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PCD file on Web

Open PCD file on iOS

Open PCD file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PCD - Pure Component Data File

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