All about SSD Files

The SSD file type is primarily associated with Specialized apps.

SSDFile Extension SSD
 File extension: SSD
File type:  data file

What is an SSD file?

SSD files mostly belong to Specialized apps. An SSD file is not a single, universal format but a label used by several specialized applications to store their data. Its internal structure and contents depend on which program created it.
  • SAS Data File: Used by SAS systems to hold analysis data.
  • Schneider Electric Project File: Contains design or project information for EcoStruxure Power Build – Rapsody and may use ZIP compression internally.
  • Paint Shop Pro Data: Holds a disk image, settings, or other data for the application. For more details, visit Paint Shop Pro.
  • Shimadzu Scientific Data: Stores measurement results (for example, Scanning Spreading Resistance Microscopy data). Additional info is available at Shimadzu.
  • FEA Simulation File: Contains finite element analysis data for SolidWorks. Check out SolidWorks for further details.
  • CAD/SmartSketch Drawing: A specialized technical drawing file used in Siemens systems.
  • BMW Vehicle Coding File: Holds configuration data related to BMW vehicles, handled by NCS Expert.
  • ZX Spectrum Disk Image: Represents a disk image or sector-based data file common in vintage computing.
  • XML-based Data & Log Files: Uses XML structure for storing data in document or log applications, as seen in platforms like StreamServe and in Caterpillar log files (Caterpillar).

    • Each SSD file must be opened with the proper application that created it. If you try a generic text editor, the data may appear as unreadable code.
    FilExt.com tip: Always back up your file before attempting any conversion or editing, and use the native software or its compatible viewer to see the content.

    How to open SSD files

    You need a suitable software like Specialized apps to open an SSD 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 SSD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SSD 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 SSD files:

    1. Specialized apps
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SSD files are often referred to as Specialized apps data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Base SAS (Database) by SAS Institute Inc.
      The Mime types used with this association are: application/x-sas-data.
    3. Painter4 Script File
    4. Snagit Studio Design File
    5. Style Sheet Definition File

    SSD file format:

    The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our examination of the SSD files comes to the following conclusion:

    Files with the SSD extension are quite widely used. This file type includes very many different file formats. However, the following two file formats are common:

    All other SSD files (89%) have no uniform format, often, for example, ZIP, DOC, XML, SAS and CHUCKIE. Sometimes used for disc, chuckie, elitebbc, disca, stage or flag. If you want to find out which format your SSD file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .ssd file to analyze".

    Technical Data for SSD File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    sas, sldprt, cad, sdd, ssdproj, ssd5kit, zip, slc, sde, ssd01, ssi, s5d, dat, log, scd, ini, awb, psd, png, rar, lnk, dll, txt, sd2, xml, img
    Mime type:
    application/x-sas-data

    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: HOTSHOTS_IMAGE.Document, FileType: HotShots Image Document, AppName: PictureWorks HotShots Application
    ProgramID: IconCoolEditor.ssd, FileType: ssd Files, AppName: IconCooleditor-rg
    EXEFile: IconCooleditor.exe
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document, FileType: SnagIt Studio Document, AppName: SnagIt Studio
    EXEFile: Studio.exe
    ProgramID: WindowBlindsCompoundSkin, FileType: WindowBlinds Compound Personality, AppName: Stardock SkinStudio Main Application
    ProgramID: WindowBlindsPersonalityFile, FileType: WindowBlinds Personality File, AppName: Stardock SkinStudio Main Application
    ProgramID: ASSBuilder.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XEMICO~1\ACTIVE~1\ASSBUI~1.EXE %1
    ProgramID: MGIPS5.PZS
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Easy CD Creator 6\PhotoSuite\RoxioPHOTOSUITE.EXE %1
    ProgramID: SkinStudio.ssd
    EXEFile: Y:\Object Desktop\SkinStudio\sknstdio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SnagIt 7\Studio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TechSmith SnagIt 7\Studio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TechSmith\SnagIt 6\Studio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TechSmith\SnagIt 7\Studio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SkinStudio.ssd
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Stardock\Object Desktop\SkinStudio\SknStdio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SSD.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Polaroid\PhotoMAX\DogByte\ssdeluxe\Win95exe\SSDELUXE.EXE %1
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TechSmith\SnagIt\Studio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TechSmith\SnagIt 7\Studio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SkinStudio.ssd
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Stardock\OBJECT~1\SKINST~1\SknStdio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SkinStudio.ssd
    EXEFile: C:\DOCUME~1\JOSHAL~1\MYDOCU~1\MISC\WINDOW~1\SKINST~1\SknStdio.exe %1
    ProgramID: SAS.DataSet.701
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SAS\ENTERP~1\SEGUIDE.EXE
    ProgramID: WindowBlindsPersonalityFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Stardock\OBJECT~1\SKINST~1\SknStdio.exe
    ProgramID: ASSBuilder.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XemiComputers\Active ScreenSaver Builder\ASSBuilder.exe
    ProgramID: SAS.DataSet.701
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SAS\SASSYS~1\9.0\CORE\SASEXE\SASOACT.EXE action
    ProgramID: SkinStudio.ssd
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SkinStudio\SknStdio.exe
    ProgramID: ssdFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\palmOne\\Instapp.exe STLFile
    ProgramID: SnagItStudio.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SnagIt 7\Studio.exe
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    an ssd data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with SSD files

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