HPF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: High Performance Fortran File
General Information
| Title | HPF File Extension |
| Extension | .hpf |
| Full Form | High Performance Fortran File |
| File Type | Programming Source File |
| Developer | High Performance Fortran Forum |
| MIME Type | text/x-fortran |
File Function
| Primary Function | Parallel computing |
| Additional Functions | Performance optimization |
| Features | Directive-based, Parallel constructs |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on implementation |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Scientific Computing | Yes |
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Simulation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Version control, Code audit |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Version | HPF 2.0 (1997) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .f, .for, .f90, .f95 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 HPF Compilers |
Varies | Varies |
 Fortran Compilers |
Free, Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: HP9100A Program File
General Information
| Title | HP9100A Program File |
| Extension | .hpf |
| Full Form | Hewlett-Packard 9100A File |
| File Type | Program File |
| Developer | Hewlett-Packard |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store program |
| Additional Functions | Calculator software |
| Features | Executable, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on program |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With specialized software |
Use Cases
| Calculator Programs | Yes |
| Data Analysis | Historically |
| Educational | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1960s |
| Latest Version | Specific to device |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rom, .bin |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| HP9100A Emulator |
Free | Varies by emulator |
 HP Series Calculators |
N/A | HP proprietary |