BKP files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Backup File
A BKP file contains a backup copy of an original file. The software program Zapback creates BKP files by appending "- Backup.bkp" to a filename. BKP files are used only for backing up single files. Yo...
General Information
| Title | BKP File Extension |
| Extension | .bkp |
| Full Form | Backup File |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data backup |
| Additional Functions | Data recovery |
| Features | Data preservation, Redundancy |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Not directly |
Use Cases
| System Backup | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| Database Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bak, .tar, .zip, .rar |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Backup Utility |
Built-in | Windows |
 SQL Server |
Licensed | Windows |
| Various Backup Software |
Varied | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Zapback Backup File
General Information
| Title | BKP File Extension |
| Extension | .bkp |
| Full Form | Backup File |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Various software developers |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data backup |
| Additional Functions | Data recovery, Data archiving |
| Features | Compression, Encryption |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Database Backup | Yes |
| System Backup | Yes |
| File Recovery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by software |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bak, .tar, .zip |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Server Management Studio |
Free | Windows |
| Various backup software |
Varies | Varies |
Type 3: Backup Your Mobile Backup Data
Backup Your Mobile uses BKP list to restore user's applications. BKP files contain backup list. They are text files. Editing BKP may prevent restoring backups. Zapback by Zaplots Games prompted BKP fi...
General Information
| Title | BKP File Extension |
| Extension | .bkp |
| Full Form | Backup Your Mobile Backup Data |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Unknown |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup |
| Additional Functions | Restore data |
| Features | Data encapsulation, Compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No, Binary |
Use Cases
| Data Recovery | Yes |
| Device Transfer | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Varies with app |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bak, .tar, .zip |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Your Mobile |
Free | Android |