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.IPMETA File Extension

Image Print Meta File

iPhoto cannot access IPMETA files. Update iPhoto software. Developers add support for new file formats in updated versions. Outdated iPhoto software cannot handle IPMETA files. Latest iPhoto supports ...

iPhoto cannot access IPMETA files. Update iPhoto software. Developers add support for new file formats in updated versions. Outdated iPhoto software cannot handle IPMETA files. Latest iPhoto supports older compatible formats too.

IPMETA files store iPhoto library metadata. They include BackupStatus.ipmeta, Globals.ipmeta, Keywords.ipmeta, Schema.ipmeta, AlbumX.ipmeta. “X” is a number. IPMETA files do not contain images.

Associate IPMETA with another app. Windows: Right click IPMETA file, Open with, Choose another app. Check “Always use this app”. Mac: Ctrl-click IPMETA, Open with, Other. Check “Always Open With”. Linux: Right click, Open with, choose app. iPhone: Tap the file.

What is IPMETA file extension? It is an Apple iPhoto metadata file. We explain what IPMETA files are used for and what software opens them. IPMETA files are data files with image library information.

Here are tips to open IPMETA files and programs that support them. Many files contain only simple text. Is there one way to open unknown files? IPMETA files are for internal iPhoto use to store metadata. Learn more about iPhoto.

General Information

Title IPMETA File Extension
Extension .ipmeta
Full Form Image Print Meta File
File Type Metadata File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store metadata
Additional Functions Support printing
Features Store info, Assist print

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with text editor

Use Cases

Image Printing Yes
Photo Editing Software Possible
Printing Workflows Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate data, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .jpg, .png, .tiff

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unknown Software Unknown Unknown
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Page Contents

  • Image Print Meta File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
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