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Basic information about PP file

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

There are 5 file types using the PP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PP file?
  • How to open a PP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PP file?
  • How to convert PP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PP file format?


1.Detail information about PP file extension: Pocket Physics Sketch File

File type Pocket Physics Sketch File Category Data Files
Developer Pocket Physics File format XML
Description PP file is a Pocket Physics Sketch File developed by Pocket Physics. Data file created by Pocket Physics, a homebrew Nintendo DS application used to create and simulate simple physics scenarios; stores a sketch, which includes user drawn objects that can be animated under physical constraints.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PP files

Windows		 Microsoft Notepad
Microsoft XML Notepad
Other text editor
Amiga Forever

macOS		 Apple TextEdit
Other text editor


2.Detail information about PP file extension: Amiga Compressed Archive

File type Amiga Compressed Archive Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PP file is a Amiga Compressed Archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PP files

Windows		 Amiga Forever


3.Detail information about PP file extension: Topocad Polygon Point Coordinate File

File type Topocad Polygon Point Coordinate File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PP file is a Topocad Polygon Point Coordinate File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PP files

Windows		 Topocad


4.Detail information about PP file extension: Perl Data Language PreProcessor File

File type Perl Data Language PreProcessor File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PP file is a Perl Data Language PreProcessor File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PP files


5.Detail information about PP file extension: Free Pascal Source Code

File type Free Pascal Source Code Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PP file is a Free Pascal Source Code.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PP files

Windows		 Free Pascal



Can't open a PP 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.PP”。

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 PP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PP 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.