AP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Active Page
General Information
| Title | .AP File Extension |
| Extension | .ap |
| Full Form | Active Page File |
| File Type | Interactive Multimedia File |
| Developer | Unknown |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Multimedia content |
| Additional Functions | Interactivity |
| Features | Rich media, Interactive |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Interactive Presentations | Yes |
| Educational Software | Yes |
| Rich Media Applications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Executable code |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Antivirus scan |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .exe, .swf, .html |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Cakewalk SONAR |
Paid | Windows |
 XnView MP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: ArtPro File
General Information
| Title | AP File Extension |
| Extension | .ap |
| Full Form | ArtPro File |
| File Type | Graphic Design File |
| Developer | Esko |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Packaging prepress |
| Additional Functions | Image editing, Layout |
| Features | Layer support, Vector graphics |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Graphic Design | Yes |
| Packaging Industry | Yes |
| Prepress Operations | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Depending on Esko software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ai, .pdf, .cdr |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Esko ArtPro+ |
Paid | MacOS, Windows |
| Esko DeskPack |
Paid | Windows |
| Esko Automation Engine |
Paid | Server-based |