.FXP File Extension

FXP files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: FX Preset

An FXP file contains an individual audio effect. It can be added to a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) via a VST plug-in. FXP files relate to FXB files containing multiple presets. VST allows Digital A...

General Information

Title FXP File Extension
Extension .fxp
Full Form FX Preset File
File Type Preset File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store presets
Additional Functions Transfer settings
Features Plugin-specific, Parameter settings

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on plugin
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Sound Design Yes
Live Performance Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fxb, .vstpreset

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Steinberg Cubase Paid Windows, Mac
Adobe Audition Subscription Windows, Mac
FL Studio Paid Windows, Mac

Type 2: FoxPro Compiled Program

FXP files use a format recognized only by FOXPRO devices. Export the file to your FOXPRO device to play it. Connect your device to the computer. Follow device instructions to export FXP files. Progr...

General Information

Title FXP File Extension
Extension .fxp
Full Form FoxPro Compiled Program
File Type Compiled Program File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Execute program
Additional Functions Distribute code
Features Compiled, Executable

File Characteristics

Quality Binary, Optimized
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Desktop Applications Yes
Business Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Compiled code execution
Best Practices Regular updates, Code signing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1992
Latest Version Visual FoxPro 9 (2004)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .prg, .dbf, .cdx, .scx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Commercial Windows

Type 3: Adobe Flex Project File

General Information

Title FXP File Extension
Extension .fxp
Full Form Adobe Flex Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Define project
Additional Functions Store settings, configurations
Features XML format, Structured data

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Web Development Yes
Rich Internet Applications Yes
Enterprise Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML vulnerabilities
Best Practices Validate XML, secure settings

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Last Adobe Version Flash Builder 4.7 (2012)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mxml, .as, .swf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Flash Builder Paid Windows, Mac
Apache Flex SDK Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 4: FOXPRO Digital Game Call Audio File

FXP files are saved in a proprietary audio format recognized only by FOXPRO devices. To play an FXP file, you must export it to your FOXPRO device using the FOXPRO Sound Programming Utility. After ins...

General Information

Title FXP File Extension
Extension .fxp
Full Form FOXPRO Compiled Program
File Type Audio File
Developer FOXPRO Inc.
MIME Type audio/x-fxp

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Digital game calling
Features Pre-recorded sounds

File Characteristics

Quality Digital audio
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Hunting Yes
Wildlife Management Yes
Educational No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Authorized sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release FOXPRO release
Latest Version Varies by device

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fxt, .fp, .prg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FOXPRO Programming Utility Free Windows
FOXPRO Remote Application Free Windows, Specific game call devices

Type 5: Grand Theft Auto Particle Effects

GTA games store particle effects in effects.fxp file. Particle effects simulate physics using sprites, like fire or snowstorm. Effects.fxp contains plain text entries describing effects. Entries begin...

General Information

Title FXP File Extension
Extension .fxp
Full Form Grand Theft Auto Particle Effects File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store particle effects
Additional Functions Define visual effects
Features Binary format, 3D effects

File Characteristics

Quality High visual fidelity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Game Development By Rockstar
Visual Design In-game

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup files, Mod responsibly

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Circa 2001
Latest Version Depends on game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txd, .dff, .col

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Rockstar Games Tools Free Windows
OpenIV Free Windows