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Basic information about MPP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MPP（*.MPP or *.mpp）, 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 MPP file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the MPP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MPP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MPP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MPP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MPP file?
How to open a MPP file?
What programs do I need to open a MPP file?
What programs help to create and edit a MPP file?
How to convert MPP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MPP file format?

1.Detail information about MPP file extension: Microsoft Project File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPP files
File type	Microsoft Project File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	MPP file is a Microsoft Project File developed by Microsoft. An MPP file is a project created by Microsoft Project, a program for organizing, tracking, and maintaining projects. It contains a timeline, a list of tasks, budgets, resources assigned to tasks, and other project information. MPP files are used to control workloads, schedules, finances, etc.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Project 2016 Seavus Project Viewer Housatonic Project Viewer KaDonk LiveProject Viewer Stand By Soft RationalPlan MOOS Project Viewer OpenProj Steelray Project Viewer K-SOL Project Reader Microsoft Office Office 365
macOS	Stand By Soft RationalPlan MOOS Project Viewer MPXJ OpenProj Steelray Project Viewer Seavus Project Viewer Housatonic Project Viewer 365 RationalPlan Project Viewer
Linux	Stand By Soft RationalPlan MOOS Project Viewer MPXJ OpenProj Steelray Project Viewer
Android	Housatonic Project Viewer 365
iOS	Housatonic Project Viewer 365 Seavus SPViewer
Windows Mobile	Housatonic Project Viewer 365
Web	ProjectManager.com AmiProject.com Seavus Project Viewer Housatonic Project Viewer 365

2.Detail information about MPP file extension: MobileFrame Project Publisher File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPP files
File type	MobileFrame Project Publisher File	Category	Data Files
Developer	MobileFrame	File format	Binary
Description	MPP file is a MobileFrame Project Publisher File developed by MobileFrame.
Windows	MobileFrame Desktop

How to convert MPP files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for MPP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MPP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MPP to GAN	MPP to MPT	MPP to MPX	MPP to PDF
MPP to XLS

How to convert another files to MPP file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for another files to MPP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MPP conversion, you may use the option.

XMIND to MPP	MPX to MPP	XLS to MPP	XLSX to MPP
MMAP to MPP	GAN to MPP	PDF to MPP	XLSM to MPP

Can't open a MPP 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.MPP”。

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 MPP extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MPP 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 MPP 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 MPP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MPP 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 MPP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MPP 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.