.HYP File Extension

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

Type 1: Hyper Compressed Archive

General Information

Title HYP File Extension
Extension .hyp
Full Form Hyper Compressed Archive
File Type Compressed File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Data compression
Additional Functions File archiving
Features High compression, Multi-file

File Characteristics

Quality Lossless
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Storage Optimization Yes
Data Transfer Yes
Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unknown
Best Practices Virus scan, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .7z

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unknown HYP Software N/A N/A

Type 2: Dictionary Information File

A HYP file belongs to Data Files. It is developed by Adobe Systems for its dictionary information. HYP files can be viewed on Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Popular programs for HYP files are Adobe Acroba...

General Information

Title .HYP File Extension
Extension .hyp
Full Form Dictionary Information File
File Type Database File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store dictionaries
Additional Functions Data retrieval
Features Keyword mapping, Definition storage

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Information Storage Yes
Reference Material Yes
Data Querying Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dic, .dat, .db

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
HyperACCESS Paid Windows
Atari HypView Free Atari TOS