.DPR File Extension

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

Type 1: Delphi Project

The .dpr file serves as the primary entry point for the Delphi executable. It refers to other files in the project and links forms with units. Do not modify the .dpr file manually. The .res file con...

General Information

Title DPR File Extension
Extension .dpr
Full Form Delphi Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Embarcadero Technologies
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store project information
Additional Functions Compilation, Building
Features Source file list, Configurations

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Plain text
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Application Development Yes
Rapid Prototyping Yes
Enterprise Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code exploitation
Best Practices Version control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Latest Version Delphi 11 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pas, .dfm, .dproj

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Delphi Commercial Windows
C++ Builder Commercial Windows
Lazarus IDE Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Digital InterPlot File

A DPR file contains data and residuals from analysis in double precision binary form. The DPR format description is not yet available. We have free online apps that can allow viewing, editing, convert...

General Information

Title DPR File Extension
Extension .dpr
Full Form Digital InterPlot File
File Type Plotter Document File
Developer Bentley Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store plotting data
Additional Functions Define plot settings, parameters
Features Plot configuration, Multiple layers

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Engineering Drawings Yes
Mapping Yes
Printing Yes
Design Review Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Access control, File validation

Historical/Version Information

Associated with MicroStation
File Format Evolution Regular updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .plt, .dwg, .dgn

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MicroStation Commercial Windows
InterPlot Organizer Commercial Windows
ProjectWise Commercial Windows