Opening PUD Files

The PUD file type is primarily associated with JSON Viewer / Warcraft II Map Editor.

PUD	File extension: PUD
	File type:	data file

What is a PUD file?

PUD files mostly belong to JSON Viewer / Warcraft II Map Editor. PUD files come in two main types.
Product Usage Data files store usage information in a JSON format. Many of these files serve as backup files for products like Philips Hue. They hold diagnostic or usage data and can be opened with a text editor or a JSON viewer.
War2 Map files are used as scenario maps for the Warcraft II game (War2 Battle.net Edition). These files contain detailed map data for game levels. To open or modify a War2 map file, you should use an appropriate game map editor. For more details, visit Battle.net.
Tips:

If the file content starts with JSON syntax (curly braces, etc.), it likely holds product usage data.

If the file appears to be structured for game data, look for map editing tools tailored for Warcraft II.

Always back up the original file before editing.

How to open PUD files

You need a suitable software like JSON Viewer / Warcraft II Map Editor to open a PUD file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PUD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PUD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert PUD files:

JSON Viewer / Warcraft II Map Editor
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PUD files are often referred to as JSON Viewer / Warcraft II Map Editor data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Warcraft III (PUD Map) by Blizzard Entertainment
Related links: PUD Browser, PUD Format

Technical Data for PUD File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

map, pub, pdf, w3g, w3m, w3v, json, dat, xml, cfg

Related links:

PUD Browser, PUD Format

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: War2Edit.Scenario, FileType: Warcraft II Scenario, AppName: WARCRA~2
EXEFile: WARCRA~2.EXE

ProgramID: War2Edit.Scenario
EXEFile: C:\ENCARTA\WARCRA~1\WARCRA~2.EXE %1

ProgramID: War2Edit.Scenario
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WARCRA~2\WARCRA~2.EXE %1

ProgramID: War2Edit.Scenario
EXEFile: E:\WARCRA~2\WARCRA~2.EXE %1

ProgramID: War2ed95.Document
EXEFile: C:\DOCUME~1\USER\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX05.359\Warcraft 2\WAR2ED95.EXE %1

ProgramID: War2Edit.Scenario
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WARCRA~1\WARCRA~2.EXE %1

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a pud data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PUD files

Associate the PUD file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest PUD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available JSON Viewer / Warcraft II Map Editor update.
To make sure that your PUD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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