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Basic information about IPN file

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

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


1.Detail information about IPN file extension: Inventor Presentation File

File type Inventor Presentation File Category CAD Files
Developer Autodesk File format Binary
Description IPN file is a Inventor Presentation File developed by Autodesk. Presentation file created by Inventor, a CAD program used to develop and simulate mechanical designs; stores animations and still shots of parts and assemblies used in a 3D design; may also store the viewing angle and distance, as well as animation behaviors.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IPN files

Windows		 Autodesk Inventor 2018



How to convert IPN files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for IPN files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve IPN to another files conversion, you may use the option.

IPN to DXF IPN to PDF


Can't open a IPN 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.IPN”。

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 IPN extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IPN 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.