.IPS File Extension

IPS files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Internal Patching System Patch File

IPS patches game files. It adds maps, models, graphics. Patches fix bugs, add cheats, translate text. IPS utilities install patches under 16MB. Programs open IPS: - NINJA ROM patcher - Lunar IPS -...

General Information

Title IPS File Extension
Extension .ips
Full Form Internal Patching System Patch File
File Type Game Patch File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Patch ROM files
Additional Functions Modify games, Update software
Features Binary patching, Small size

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on patch
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Software Updates Yes
Data Correction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code
Best Practices Verify source, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Not versioned

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bps, .xdelta, .patch

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Lunar IPS Free Windows
Floating IPS Free Windows, Mac, Linux
MultiPatch Free Mac

Type 2: iOS Analytics Data

iOS devices collect data on usage and diagnostics. This iOS Analytics Data helps Apple identify issues and improvement areas without compromising user privacy. To view the IPS files containing this da...

General Information

Title IPS File Extension
Extension .ips
Full Form iOS Crash Report
File Type Crash Report File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type N/A

File Function

Primary Function Store crash data
Additional Functions Debugging, Analysis
Features Encoded, Symbolicated

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Encoded
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

App Development Yes
Performance Analysis Yes
Issue Tracking Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Data redaction, Secure transmission

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release iOS introduction
Latest Version iOS updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .crash, .diag, .log

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xcode Free Mac
Crashlytics Free, Paid tiers Mac, Windows, Linux
PLCrashReporter Free Mac, Windows

Type 3: PlayStation 2 In-Game Video

An IPS file may contain PlayStation 2 video game in-game videos. These include cutscenes or cinematic elements. They enhance the gameplay experience. The videos use .IPU format encoding. The audio oft...

General Information

Title .IPS File Extension
Extension .ips
Full Form PlayStation 2 In-Game Video
File Type Video File
Developer Sony
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions In-game playback
Features PlayStation 2 format

File Characteristics

Quality Standard definition
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Limited

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Video Playback Yes
Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Update Varies with game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pss, .pmf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PCSX2 Free Windows, Mac, Linux
FFmpeg Free Windows, Mac, Linux