.PPF File Extension

PPF files exist as 8 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Picture Publisher Image File

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form Picture Publisher Image File
File Type Raster Image File
Developer Micrografx
MIME Type image/x-ppf

File Function

Primary Function Store image
Additional Functions Support layers, effects
Features High resolution, Lossless

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Graphic Design Yes
Photo Editing Yes
Digital Art Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File integrity checks

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bmp, .jpg, .tif, .png

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Corel PHOTO-PAINT Paid Windows
ACDSee Photo Manager Paid Windows
IrfanView Free Windows

Type 2: PlayStation Patch Format File

PPF files patch ISO disc images like CDs and DVDs, not just the first 16MB of a file like .IPS files. Programs open PPF files to apply patches. PPF databases store translated text and binary objects i...

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form PlayStation Patch Format File
File Type Game Patch File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Patch PlayStation games
Additional Functions Modify ISO files
Features Binary patching

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with patch
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable By specific tools

Use Cases

Game Modification Yes
Backup Patching Yes
Software Localization Occasionally

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corrupt game files
Best Practices Verify source, checksum

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version PPF 3.0

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .bin, .cue

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PPF-O-Matic Free Windows, Mac
ApplyPPF Free Windows

Type 3: Edgecam Pathtrace Part File

The PPF file extension saves component model including textures, toolpaths, machine code, part properties. Supported by Edgecam, CorelDRAW, PPF Studio, PPF-O-Matic. Created by EdgeCAM. Used for manufa...

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form Edgecam Pathtrace Part File
File Type CAD/CAM File
Developer Pathtrace Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store part data
Additional Functions Toolpaths, CAM data
Features 3D models, NC code

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Manufacturing Yes
CNC Programming Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Proper export settings

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on Edgecam version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ecf, .cmp, .vnc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Edgecam Paid Windows

Type 4: Paint Shop Pro Soft Plastic Preset File

What is a PPF file?. It is an image file created by Corel Picture Publisher. The program was previously owned by Micrografx. The file contains a bitmap image. It can be created and edited with various...

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form Paint Shop Pro Soft Plastic Preset File
File Type Settings File
Developer Corel Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store presets
Additional Functions Quick application
Features Custom settings, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Graphic Design Yes
Photo Editing Yes
Digital Art Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Preset management

Historical/Version Information

Introduced With Paint Shop Pro 8
Relevance Legacy format

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pspbrush, .pspimage, .pspframe

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Corel Paint Shop Pro Paid Windows

Type 5: Publisher Project File

A PPF file is an image created by Corel Picture Publisher. It contains a bitmap image. PPF files can be created and edited with various tools in Picture Publisher versions 6-10. A PPF file also is a ...

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form Publisher Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Avid Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Contain references, Store settings
Features Non-linear editing, Project management

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Video Editing Yes
Project Archiving Yes
Collaborative Work Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with software release
Latest Version Varies with software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .avb, .avp, .mdb, .pkf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Avid Media Composer Subscription Windows, Mac
Avid Xpress Discontinued Windows, Mac

Type 6: Archicad Teamwork Project Preferences File

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form Archicad Teamwork Project Preferences File
File Type Preferences File
Developer Graphisoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store preferences
Additional Functions Facilitate collaboration
Features Customizable, Teamwork-oriented

File Characteristics

Quality Configuration dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with Archicad

Use Cases

Architectural Design Yes
Project Collaboration Yes
Preferences Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backup, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Corresponds with Archicad
Latest Version Varies with Archicad version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pln, .pla, .mod

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Graphisoft Archicad Licensed Windows, macOS

Type 7: Transit NXT Pack Project File

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form Transit NXT Pack Project File
File Type Project Archive
Developer STAR Group
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store translation projects
Additional Functions Archive project files, settings

File Characteristics

Quality High (depends on project)
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With Transit NXT

Use Cases

Translation Management Yes
Localization Projects Yes
Language Data Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Regular backups, access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Release Version related to Transit NXT updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pxf, .txf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Transit NXT Paid, with free trial Windows

Type 8: PopCap Games Particle Effect

General Information

Title PPF File Extension
Extension .ppf
Full Form PopCap Games Particle Effect File
File Type Game File
Developer PopCap Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store particle effects
Additional Functions Define animations
Features Binary format, Customizable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Visual Effects Yes
Modding Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate files, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .anm, .eff, .part

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PopCap Games Framework Proprietary Varies by game
ParticleEdit Proprietary Windows