.VP File Extension

VP files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Verilog Encrypted Source Code File

General Information

Title VP File Extension
Extension .vp
Full Form Verilog Encrypted Source Code File
File Type Encrypted Source Code
Developer Various EDA Companies
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store encrypted code
Additional Functions Prevent code tampering, Protect IP
Features Encrypted, Compiled execution

File Characteristics

Quality High security
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Hardware Design Yes
IP Protection Yes
Simulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Reverse engineering
Best Practices Use latest standards, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Depends on EDA tool
Latest Version Varies with tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .v, .sv, .vhd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Synopsys VCS Commercial Linux, Windows
Cadence Incisive Commercial Linux, Windows

Type 2: Volition Package File

General Information

Title VP File Extension
Extension .vp
Full Form Volition Package File
File Type Game Archive File
Developer Volition Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Package resources
Features Compression, Archiving

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Resource Extraction Yes
Game Development Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version Linked to game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vpp, .tbl, .mve

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FreeSpace 2 SCP Free Windows, Mac, Linux
VP Editor Free Windows
VPCS Free Windows

Type 3: Vertex Program File

Uncompressed file archive was created in Volition Package format. It contains game graphics and resources. Allows bundling files while maintaining directory structure. Used for Descent 1-3 and FreeSpa...

General Information

Title VP File Extension
Extension .vp
Full Form Vertex Program File
File Type Graphics File
Developer NVIDIA Corporation
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store shader code
Additional Functions Define graphics effects
Features Programmable, GPU-executable

File Characteristics

Quality High-performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
3D Modeling Yes
Scientific Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Validate, sanitize input

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Update Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .frag, .glsl, .cg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NVIDIA OpenGL Free Windows, Linux
Cg Toolkit Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Mesa 3D Free Linux, Unix-like

Type 4: Ventura Publication File

The file merges different texts, graphic vectors and images in one single file. The VP file format was developed by Corel. The files of this type are created in and are used for the purposes of page l...

General Information

Title VP File Extension
Extension .vp
Full Form Ventura Publisher Publication File
File Type Page Layout File
Developer Xerox
MIME Type application/x-ventura-publisher

File Function

Primary Function Page layout
Additional Functions Text formatting, Image embedding
Features Formatting tools, Precision layout

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Desktop Publishing Yes
Professional Printing Yes
Graphic Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1986
Latest Version Corel Ventura 10 (2002)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .chp, .pub, .indd, .qxd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Corel Ventura Paid Windows
Xerox Ventura Publisher Discontinued DOS

Type 5: Justinmind Prototype File

To export a prototype with Justinmind, select the specific export option from the File menu. You can export a VP file to share a prototype in formats other than the VP file type, such as .DOCX and .HT...

General Information

Title VP File Extension
Extension .vp
Full Form Justinmind Prototype File
File Type Prototype Design File
Developer Justinmind
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store prototypes
Additional Functions Interactivity simulation
Features Interactive, High-fidelity

File Characteristics

Quality High-fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

UI/UX Design Yes
App Prototyping Yes
User Testing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Latest Version Varies with software updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rp (Axure RP File), .bmpr (Balsamiq Mockups File)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Justinmind Prototyper Paid, Free Trial Windows, Mac