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Basic information about IPI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IPI（*.IPI or *.ipi）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the IPI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the IPI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IPI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IPI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IPI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IPI file?
  • How to open a IPI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IPI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IPI file?
  • How to convert IPI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IPI file format?


1.Detail information about IPI file extension: Microsoft Windows Installer

File type Microsoft Windows Installer Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description IPI file is a Microsoft Windows Installer developed by Microsoft Corporation. Full format name of files that use IPI extension is Microsoft Windows Installer. Microsoft Windows Installer specification was created by Microsoft Corporation. IPI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with IPI extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. Microsoft Windows is by far the most used program for working with IPI files. Software named Microsoft Windows was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and IPI files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IPI files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows



Can't open a IPI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.IPI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the IPI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IPI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of IPI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a IPI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IPI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a IPI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the IPI file is damaged.
  • Whether the IPI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the IPI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the IPI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the IPI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a IPI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a IPI file.

If the IPI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.