IPR files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: InstallShield Professional Project File
Project file created by InstallShield Professional for creating installation packages. IPR files store information to build installation packages. NOTE: IPR files use InstallShield Professional 3.x - ...
General Information
| Title | IPR File Extension |
| Extension | .ipr |
| Full Form | InstallShield Professional Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | Flexera Software |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project data |
| Additional Functions | Define installation processes |
| Features | Customizable, XML format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Installation | Yes |
| Application Deployment | Yes |
| Software Packaging | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validate XML, secure scripting |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on InstallShield version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ism, .ise, .isr, .isl |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 InstallShield |
Paid | Windows |
Type 2: IntelliJ IDEA Project File
IPR file stores project information for IntelliJ IDEA. This Java IDE by JetBrains saves settings in XML file format. File includes paths to modules and libraries, compiler configurations, entry points...
General Information
| Title | Idea Project File |
| Extension | .ipr |
| Full Form | IntelliJ IDEA Project File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | JetBrains |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project configurations |
| Additional Functions | Manage project modules, Compile and run configurations |
| Features | XML format, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, Text editor |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Version Control | Excluded by default |
| Project Configuration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Exposure of sensitive data |
| Best Practices | Exclude from VCS, Use '.idea' directory |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2001 |
| Latest Version | IntelliJ IDEA 2022.3 (2023) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .iml, .idea |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 IntelliJ IDEA |
Free, Subscription | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: iProcrastinate Data File
General Information
| Title | IPR File Extension |
| Extension | .ipr |
| Full Form | iProcrastinate Data File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Craig Otis |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store tasks |
| Additional Functions | Organize projects, Track progress |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High readability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with app |
Use Cases
| Task Management | Yes |
| Project Planning | Yes |
| Personal Organization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Sync with cloud |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Discontinued | Yes |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .plist, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| iProcrastinate |
Free | MacOS, iOS |