Download the Pallet Design System™

Welcome to the PDS Download Site!

Before proceeding, be sure you have your PDS license number and activation code. You will need these before you can download or update PDS on your desktop.

The National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA) administers all licenses for PDS. If you have any difficulties downloading the program, contact NWPCA Support.

What’s New in PDS

  1. Open Enrollment in The Packaging School
  2. NWPCA Releases New Logo for PDS (May 2023).
  3. Product Releases: Newest release – PDS 6.10 (March 2025) delivers greater flexibility and customization with printouts, designed to meet the needs of high-end custom pallet shops. A new centering option has been introduced for Discontinuous Deckboards, which do not span the entire pallet. Previously, these boards could only be aligned to the left or right, and more.