Basic information about POP file

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

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


1.Detail information about POP file extension: Samsung Popcon Character File

File type Samsung Popcon Character File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Samsung File format Binary
Description POP file is a Samsung Popcon Character File developed by Samsung. Graphic file used by Samsung MP3 players such as the U3, U5, and U6; stores a bitmap image of a "Popcon," which is a small animated character, similar to a Tamagotchi pet; used for displaying the Popcon while starting up the MP3 player, playing music, or browsing menus.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POP files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
Other image viewer

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Apple Preview
Other image viewer


2.Detail information about POP file extension: Team Fortress 2 Population File

File type Team Fortress 2 Population File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Text
Description POP file is a Team Fortress 2 Population File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POP files

Windows		 Valve Team Fortress 2


3.Detail information about POP file extension: AAICWpro Saved Pop3 Mail File

File type AAICWpro Saved Pop3 Mail File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POP file is a AAICWpro Saved Pop3 Mail File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POP files

Windows		 AAICWpro


4.Detail information about POP file extension: DBase Popup Menu File

File type DBase Popup Menu File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POP file is a DBase Popup Menu File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POP files

Windows		 dBASE


5.Detail information about POP file extension: PopMail Messages Index File

File type PopMail Messages Index File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description POP file is a PopMail Messages Index File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert POP files



How to convert POP files to another file format?

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

POP to GRD POP to JPG


Can't open a POP 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.POP”。

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 POP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the POP 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.