QPX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: QuickTime Player Extension
General Information
| Title | QPX File Extension |
| Extension | .qpx |
| Full Form | QuickTime Player Extension |
| File Type | Plugin/Extension File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-qpx |
File Function
| Primary Function | Extend functionality |
| Additional Functions | Add codecs, Add features |
| Features | Media support, Custom playback |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Media Playback | Yes |
| Media Editing | No |
| Software Enhancement | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Verify source, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Varies with QuickTime |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mov, .qt, .qtl |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 QuickTime Player |
Free | Mac, Windows |
| QuickTime Player 7 |
Free | Mac, Windows |
Type 2: FoxPro Compiled Query Program
General Information
| Title | QPX File Extension |
| Extension | .qpx |
| Full Form | FoxPro Compiled Query Program |
| File Type | Compiled Program |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-foxpro |
File Function
| Primary Function | Execute queries |
| Additional Functions | Enhance performance |
| Features | Compiled, Fast execution |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Optimized, Binary |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Database Management | Yes |
| Reporting | Yes |
| Data Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Executable caution |
| Best Practices | Source validation, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Visual FoxPro 9 (2004) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .prg, .fxp, .dbf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual FoxPro |
Licensed | Windows |
 Other FoxPro Versions |
Licensed | Windows |
Type 3: Quattro Pro QuickColumn Settings File
General Information
| Title | QPX File Extension |
| Extension | .qpx |
| Full Form | Quattro Pro QuickColumn Settings File |
| File Type | Settings File |
| Developer | Corel Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/x-quattro-pro |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store column settings |
| Additional Functions | Customize spreadsheets |
| Features | Save, reload settings |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Financial Modeling | Yes |
| Report Generation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Depends on Quattro Pro version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wb3, .qpw, .wb2 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Corel Quattro Pro |
Commercial | Windows |