.XP File Extension

XP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Fasttracker 2 Extended Pattern

The XP file extension is related to Fasttracker. It is used for files that contain song patterns saved by the Fasttracker audio tracker. Song patterns can be used with other patterns to create a compl...

General Information

Title XP File Extension
Extension .xp
Full Form Fasttracker 2 Extended Pattern
File Type Audio Module Pattern
Developer Triton
MIME Type audio/x-extended-pattern

File Function

Primary Function Store music patterns
Additional Functions Audio tracking
Features Multiple tracks, Step sequencing

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on samples
Supports Layers Multiple channels
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Game Development Yes
Demo Scene Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Use trusted software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mod, .xm, .s3m, .it

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Fasttracker II Free DOS, Windows via emulator
OpenMPT Free Windows
XMPlay Free Windows

Type 2: XPilot Map

XP file extensions refer to XPilot map files. These files contain XPilot game map layouts and information. The XPilot game client uses them to load maps. To open an XP file, load the map file in the X...

General Information

Title XP Map File
Extension .xp
Full Form XPilot Map
File Type Game Map File
Developer XPilot Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game map
Additional Functions Define objects, Define layout
Features Text-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality Map dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Online Gaming Yes
Map Customization Yes
Level Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate file, Safe sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Varies by client

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .map, .lev

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
XPilot Free Cross-platform
XPilot NG Free Windows, Unix-like