An information processing device is configured to be connected via a network to a plurality of external devices and output data through one of the external devices. The information processing device includes a characteristic information acquiring unit, a device searching unit, and a port generating unit. The characteristic information acquiring unit acquires characteristic information related to data to be output. The device searching unit searches for an external device through which the data is to be output based on the characteristic information. The port generating unit generates an output port to the external device. The data is transmitted to the external device through the output port.