How to convert your PAD file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your PAD file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PAD to another file type
The converter easily converts your PAD file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.
- PAD to PDF
- PAD to TMP
- PAD to TEMP
- PAD to CACHE
- PAD to LOG
- PAD to BAK
- PAD to OLD
- PAD to NEW
- PAD to PART
- PAD to DOWNLOAD
- PAD to CRDOWNLOAD
- PAD to LOCK
Convert a file to PAD
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PAD file type—in the best quality.
- DEVICE to PAD
- CACHE to PAD
- SOCK to PAD
- SYMLINK to PAD
- PID to PAD
- MOUNT to PAD
- FIFO to PAD
- LOG to PAD
- PIPE to PAD
- TMP to PAD
- JUNCTION to PAD
- TEMP to PAD
About PAD files
PAD (Portable Application Description) files are used to provide information about software applications to online sources in a standard way. They are commonly used for software submission to download sites and are created using the PADGen software provided by the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP).
PAD files typically have a .xml extension, although some may also have a .pad extension. They contain information such as the software's name, version, author, contact information, download link, and other details. This information is used by download sites to list the software, and can also be used by search engines to index the software.
Converting PAD files to other formats can be challenging due to the complexity of the data they contain. Software such as various tools and appropriate programs can be used to convert PAD files to other formats, including HTML, JSON, CSV, and TXT. However, these tools may not be able to accurately preserve all of the data in the PAD file, and may also require additional manual editing to ensure the accuracy of the conversion.
Using PAD files can be time consuming and may require additional manual editing to ensure accuracy. Therefore, it is often recommended to use an online website such as Convert.Guru to quickly and easily convert PAD files to other formats.
The PAD Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best PAD converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.