.PPA File Extension

PPA files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Microsoft PowerPoint Add-in

A PPA file, used by Microsoft PowerPoint, contains custom commands and macros in VBA to extend PowerPoint capabilities. PowerPoint add-ins with extension PPA should be located in C:\Users\[user name]\...

General Information

Title PPA File Extension
Extension .ppa
Full Form PowerPoint Add-In File
File Type Add-In File
Developer Microsoft Corporation
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-powerpoint

File Function

Primary Function Extend PowerPoint
Additional Functions Add features, Automate tasks
Features Custom commands, Macros

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with PowerPoint

Use Cases

Presentation Enhancement Yes
Business Use Yes
Educational Use Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Macro viruses
Best Practices Disable macros, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Depends on PowerPoint version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pptm, .potm, .ppam

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft PowerPoint Subscription Windows, Mac
LibreOffice Impress Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Archicad Teamwork Project Archive

There are 2 file types for .PPA: 1) Microsoft PowerPoint Add-in 2) ArchiCAD Teamwork Project Archive You can only open PPA files with Graphisoft ArchiCAD in Windows and macOS. The main Archicad p...

General Information

Title PPA File Extension
Extension .ppa
Full Form Archicad Teamwork Project Archive
File Type Project Archive File
Developer Graphisoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Enable collaboration
Features Compressed, Encapsulated

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Not applicable
Editable Through Archicad

Use Cases

Architectural Design Yes
Construction Planning Yes
Collaborative Workflows Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with Archicad's release
Latest Version Tied to Archicad versions

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pln, .pla, .mod

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Graphisoft Archicad Commercial Windows, macOS