File Extension Database

Open PDO File

A PDO extension file is a digital origami file created by Pepakura Designer, a program that allows the user to generate paper models from 3D model data.

This software is used in creating paper art models or what is commonly known as Origami, but in this case they are created electronically and mostly in 3D form.

The PDO format file contains a 3D model and its corresponding 2D paper cutout, which stores the necessary lines, cuts and fold patterns in the paper model and recreates the figure in 3D. These files are useful as it makes it easy to craft paper model-based crafts using the software.

Pepakura is a proprietary Japanese program that has been translated into English, however PDO files can be viewed with the free Pepakura Viewer.

To create, open, and edit a PDO file, you must have the following software installed:

Pepakura

How Can I Open PDO File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PDO File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PDO File on Android

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

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