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Basic information about HYP file

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

There are 4 file types using the HYP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HYP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HYP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HYP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the HYP file?
  • How to open a HYP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a HYP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a HYP file?
  • How to convert HYP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to HYP file format?


1.Detail information about HYP file extension: SmartWare Dictionary File

File type SmartWare Dictionary File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description HYP file is a SmartWare Dictionary File. The HYP file extension is associated with the SmartWare. File contains dictionary.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HYP files

Windows		 SmartWare


2.Detail information about HYP file extension: HYPER Compressed Archive

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

Windows		 Zip Chunker Pro
General Unpack Shell (GUS)
ACZAR
QAZ
FID


3.Detail information about HYP file extension: Dictionary Information File

File type Dictionary Information File Category Misc Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description HYP file is a Dictionary Information File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HYP files

Windows		 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
Adobe Acrobat

macOS
 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017


4.Detail information about HYP file extension: Atari ST Guide Data

File type Atari ST Guide Data Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description HYP file is a Atari ST Guide Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HYP files



Can't open a HYP 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.HYP”。

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 HYP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HYP 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.