IntelliSense Precompiled Header File
The Intellisense Precompiled Header Format file format was developed by Microsoft for the Visual C++ program. Most often, IPCH files are not compatible. You must use different applications to handle e...
General Information
| Title | IPCH File Extension |
| Extension | .ipch |
| Full Form | IntelliSense Precompiled Header File |
| File Type | Binary File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store precompiled headers |
| Additional Functions | Speed up compilation |
| Features | Binary, Preprocessed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Large Scale Projects | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| C++ Development | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated With | Visual Studio |
| Format Changes | Per Visual Studio updates |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions | .pch, .cpp, .h |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Visual Studio |
Paid, Free Community Version | Windows, Mac |