.IP File Extension

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

Type 1: IconPackager Theme File

The .ip file extension stands for IconPackager Theme file. IconPackager allows changing nearly all Windows icons at once by applying icon "packages". Users can open .ip files in IconPackager on Window...

General Information

Title IP File Extension
Extension .ip
Full Form IconPackager Theme File
File Type Theme File
Developer Stardock
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Customize icons
Additional Functions Apply theme, Replace system icons
Features Packaged set, Customization

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on artwork
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Desktop Customization Yes
User Interface Design Yes
Visual Branding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Tampered files
Best Practices Verified sources, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Dependent on software updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ico, .icns, .png

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IconPackager Licensed Windows

Type 2: Interactive Physics Project

An IP file contains data for physics simulations created by Interactive Physics software from Design Simulation Technologies. IP files allow Interactive Physics to load project files to model physics ...

General Information

Title IP File Extension
Extension .ip
Full Form Interactive Physics Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Design Simulation Technologies, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store simulations
Additional Functions Contain objects, physics data
Features Visual, Interactive

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Education Yes
Physics Simulations Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Depends on software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sim, .phy

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Interactive Physics Commercial Windows