CLP files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: CrazyTalk Clip File
General Information
| Title | CLP File Extension |
| Extension | .clp |
| Full Form | CrazyTalk Clip File |
| File Type | Animation File |
| Developer | Reallusion |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store animations |
| Additional Functions | Store talking characters |
| Features | Facial animation, Lip-sync |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High definition |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Media | Yes |
| E-learning | Yes |
| Entertainment | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Licensed software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | CrazyTalk 8 (2016) |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions | .ctm, .ctActor |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 CrazyTalk |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
Type 2: Windows Clipboard File
General Information
| Title | CLP File Extension |
| Extension | .clp |
| Full Form | Windows Clipboard File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/x-msclip |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data interchange |
| Additional Functions | Data storage |
| Features | Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Varies |
| Editable | Yes, indirectly |
Use Cases
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Temporary Storage | Yes |
| Snippet Saving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Clipboard hijacking |
| Best Practices | Monitor access, secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early Windows |
| Latest Version | Dependent on OS |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .txt, .bmp, .dib |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows |
Built-in | Windows |
| ClipBook Viewer |
Discontinued | Windows |
Type 3: Finale Clip
Composers use Finale to create, edit, play back musical scores. While creating a score, composers can save a section as a clip, CLP file. This allows quick insert or paste of the saved clip into curre...
General Information
| Title | CLP File Extension |
| Extension | .clp |
| Full Form | Finale Clip File |
| File Type | Music Notation Clip File |
| Developer | MakeMusic |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store music clips |
| Additional Functions | Transfer musical sections |
| Features | Reusable, Segmental |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Composition | Yes |
| Music Editing | Yes |
| Educational Purposes | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Backup files, Version tracking |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by version |
| Latest Version | Depends on Finale version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .musx, .mus, .midi |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Finale |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
| Other MakeMusic Products |
Commercial | Varies by product |
Type 4: Clipper Compiler Instructions File
A CLP file contains instructions for Clipper, a compiler used to generate programs. Its instructions tell Clipper how to combine multiple programming modules into a single object to produce a final pr...
General Information
| Title | CLP File Extension |
| Extension | .clp |
| Full Form | Clipper Compiler Instructions File |
| File Type | Developer File |
| Developer | Nantucket Corporation |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Compilation instructions |
| Additional Functions | Build automation |
| Features | Text-based, Configurable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Database Management | Yes |
| Business Applications | Yes |
| Legacy Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Version control, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Clipper 5.3 (1995) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .prg, .dbf, .ntx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Clipper |
Commercial | DOS |
| Harbour Project |
Free | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| xHarbour |
Commercial | Windows, Linux |