.LIP File Extension

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

Type 1: Clip Studio Paint File

The LIP file supported RGB, CMYK, HSV color, layer masks, filters, and effects. The LIP file was replaced by the CLIP file when Clip Studio Paint moved to 1.5.4 version. The newer CLIP format allows q...

General Information

Title LIP File Extension
Extension .lip
Full Form Clip Studio Paint File
File Type Graphics File
Developer CELSYS
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Preserve layers, Maintain editability
Features Layer support, High precision

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Digital Art Yes
Comics Yes
Animation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Depends on software update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csp, .clip, .psd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Clip Studio Paint Paid, Trial available Windows, macOS, iOS

Type 2: Bethesda Softworks Lip Sync File

General Information

Title LIP File Extension
Extension .lip
Full Form Bethesda Softworks Lip Sync File
File Type Game Asset File
Developer Bethesda Softworks
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store lip-sync data
Additional Functions Synchronize speech, Animate characters
Features Time-stamped, Phoneme data

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Game Development Yes
Custom Animations Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Generally safe
Best Practices Backup files, Use trusted tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Related to game release
Latest Version Varies with game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nif, .esp, .esm, .bsa

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
The Elder Scrolls Construction Set Free Windows
Fallout Mod Manager Free Windows
xEdit Free Windows

Type 3: Real Virtuality Lip Sync File

General Information

Title LIP File Extension
Extension .lip
Full Form Real Virtuality Lip Sync File
File Type Game File
Developer Bohemia Interactive
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store lip-sync data
Additional Functions Character animation, Synchronize speech

File Characteristics

Binary Yes
Editable With tools
Specific Use Game development

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Voice Acting Yes
Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Associated Engine Real Virtuality
Engine Versions Real Virtuality 2, 3, 4

Associated Types

Related Extensions .p3d, .sqf, .wrp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Arma Series Games Paid Windows
Bohemia Interactive Tools Free Windows