Basic information about PPU file

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

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


1.Detail information about PPU file extension: Free Pascal Unit File

File type Free Pascal Unit File Category Developer Files
Developer Free Pascal File format Text
Description PPU file is a Free Pascal Unit File developed by Free Pascal. Program file generated by the Free Pascal Compiler (FPC); contains important information about the .PAS file, such as referenced files required by the program; may be converted to a .PPL file using the ppumove tool.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPU files

Windows		 Free Pascal

macOS		 Free Pascal
Bare Bones BBEdit

Linux		 Free Pascal



Can't open a PPU 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.PPU”。

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 PPU extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PPU 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.