MPP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Microsoft Project File
A file with a .mpp extension is Microsoft Project data file. It stores project management information. Microsoft developed this format for Microsoft Project software. The MPP file format specification...
General Information
| Title | MPP File Extension |
| Extension | .mpp |
| Full Form | Microsoft Project File |
| File Type | Project Management File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-project |
File Function
| Primary Function | Project management |
| Additional Functions | Tracking, Planning |
| Features | Gantt charts, Workloads |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Project Tracking | Yes |
| Resource Management | Yes |
| Budget Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1984 |
| Latest Version | Microsoft Project 2019 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mpx, .xml, .mppx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Project |
Paid | Windows |
 ProjectLibre |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| MOOS Project Viewer |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: MobileFrame Project Publisher File
MPP files use MIME types: application/vnd.ms-project, application/msproj, application/msproject, application/x-msproject, application/x-ms-project, application/x-dos_ms_project, application/mpp, and z...
General Information
| Title | MPP File Extension |
| Extension | .mpp |
| Full Form | Microsoft Project File |
| File Type | Project Management File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-project |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project information |
| Additional Functions | Gantt charts, tasks, resources |
| Features | Task scheduling, Resource management |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Project Planning | Yes |
| Project Tracking | Yes |
| Portfolio Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption, Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1984 |
| Latest Version | Microsoft Project 2019 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mpx, .pod, .smc, .xer |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Project |
Paid | Windows |
| ProjectLibre |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| MOOS Project Viewer |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |