IMP files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Improv Spreadsheet
General Information
| Title | IMP File Extension |
| Extension | .imp |
| Full Form | Improv Spreadsheet |
| File Type | Spreadsheet File |
| Developer | Lotus Development Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.lotus-impro |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store spreadsheet data |
| Additional Functions | Data analysis, Reporting |
| Features | Calculation, Formatting |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Financial Modeling | Yes |
| Data Presentation | Yes |
| Business Planning | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, File scanning |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1991 |
| Latest Version | 2.1 (1994) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xls, .xlsx, .123 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Lotus Improv |
Discontinued | Windows, NeXTSTEP |
Type 2: Imagine Project
General Information
| Title | .IMP File Extension |
| Extension | .imp |
| Full Form | Imagine Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | Imagine |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project data |
| Additional Functions | Organize multimedia content |
| Features | Modular, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High variability |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Depends on content |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Multimedia Projects | Yes |
| Interactive Presentations | Yes |
| Educational Content | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Depends on content |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .imf, .ima, .img |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 3: Audition Impulse File
The content of these impulse files may include amplitude maps associated with the audio data. These maps also have time signatures for easier monitoring and analysis. Convolution effects can be added ...
General Information
| Title | IMP File Extension |
| Extension | .imp |
| Full Form | Audition Impulse File |
| File Type | Audio Processing File |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store impulses |
| Additional Functions | Acoustic fingerprints |
| Features | High precision, Convolution reverb |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Audio Editing | Yes |
| Sound Design | Yes |
| Music Production | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Aligned with Adobe Audition releases |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wav, .aif, .flac |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Audition |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |