File Extension Library


.ZRD File Extension

  • Developer by: ZEMAX Development Corporation
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .ZRD files and how to open them?

Can't open .ZRD file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ZRD file.

What is a .ZRD file extension?

.ZRD file extension is created by ZEMAX Development Corporation. .ZRD has been classified as Various data Files.

.ZRD is ZEMAX ray database

File extension zrd is mainly related to ZEMAX software and used for its default ray database file format.

These binary files contain complete information (such as position that the ray hits the object, direction of the ray after refraction, polarization state of the ray, etc.) for each ray that is traced in a non-sequential system. Filter strings may then be used to isolate specific rays in the database.


How to open:

You can work with these .zrd files in ZEMAX.

How to convert:

If any program can somehow convert or export .zrd files using ZEMAX.

How to fix problems with .ZRD files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ZRD files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ZRD file format
  2. You need to check the .ZRD file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)