.CPR File Extension

CPR files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Cubase Project

This is the Operation Manual for Steinberg’s Cubase. A project file with .cpr extension is central in Cubase. It references media data saved in folder. CPR files can also create Cubase templates - e...

General Information

Title CPR File Extension
Extension .cpr
Full Form Cubase Project File
File Type Audio Production Project File
Developer Steinberg
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Hold audio, MIDI tracks
Features Multitrack, Non-linear editing

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Audio Editing Yes
Post-production Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1989
Latest Version Cubase 12 (2022)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bak (Backup File), .npr (Nuendo Project File)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Steinberg Cubase Commercial Windows, macOS
Steinberg Nuendo Commercial Windows, macOS

Type 2: Windows Phone Display Settings File

A .cpr file defines settings for Windows Phone and Windows Mobile interfaces. The cpr files store panel layouts for the Windows Phone interface in an XML text format. They are saved to the /windows di...

General Information

Title CPR File Extension
Extension .cpr
Full Form Windows Phone Color Profile
File Type Display Settings File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store display settings
Additional Functions Calibrate screen color
Features Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality Binary data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Device Calibration Yes
Color Management Yes
User Settings No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows Phone 7
Latest Version Windows Phone 8.1

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ics, .icc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Phone SDK Free Windows
Windows Phone N/A Windows Phone

Type 3: Adobe Captivate Preferences File

A cpr file contains preferences data in XML format from Adobe Captivate. Captivate creates rich media presentations, simulations, scenarios, and quizzes. Cpr files store settings like output quality a...

General Information

Title CPR File Extension
Extension .cpr
Full Form Adobe Captivate Preferences File
File Type Preferences File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store preferences
Additional Functions Configuration settings
Features Customizable, User-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

E-learning Projects Yes
Interactive Content Yes
Course Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by version
Latest Version Dependent on Adobe Captivate release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cptx, .cpdt, .cpvc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Captivate Commercial Windows, Mac

Type 4: CPC Plus Cartridge

A CPR file contains a Cubase audio production project. Cubase is a digital audio workstation application. CPR files store project data like audio tracks, MIDI tracks, software instruments, effects, an...

General Information

Title CPR File Extension
Extension .cpr
Full Form CPC Plus Cartridge
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Amstrad
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Store application data
Features Read-only, Emulation

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Game Emulation Yes
Software Preservation Yes
Retro Computing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Popular During 1980s
Related Hardware Amstrad CPC

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dsk, .sna, .tap, .cdt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
WinAPE Free Windows
JavaCPC Free Cross-platform
CPCBox Free Web-based