.FAP File Extension

FAP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Flipper Application Package

To run the app a FAP file contains, place it on your Flipper Zero's SD card. Insert the SD card into Flipper Zero. Use Flipper Zero's App Loader to load your FAP file. The App Loader will then start t...

General Information

Title FAP File Extension
Extension .fap
Full Form Flipper Application Package
File Type Package File
Developer Flipper Zero Community
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Install applications
Additional Functions Package resources
Features Encapsulated, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

Device Customization Yes
Application Deployment Yes
Resource Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious payloads
Best Practices Verified sources, Checksum validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release After 2020
Latest Version Varies by package

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .tar, .gz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Flipper Zero Device Device Purchase Required Flipper Zero Firmware
Flipper Plugin Interface Free Varies by Development Environment

Type 2: PARIS Audio File

Ensoniq PARIS systems use .FAP file extension for audio files in PARIS Audio File format. Contains uncompressed audio data for high quality applications. Ensoniq PARIS now discontinued but format stil...

General Information

Title FAP File Extension
Extension .fap
Full Form PARIS Audio File
File Type Audio File
Developer Ensoniq
MIME Type audio/x-fap

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Multitrack, Project data
Features High quality, Proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with PARIS

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Sound Editing Yes
Project Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Software updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wav, .aiff, .mp3

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PARIS Commercial Windows
Converters Varies Varies