XPD files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: PlayStation Store PSP License File
General Information
| Title | XPD File Extension |
| Extension | .xpd |
| Full Form | PlayStation Store PSP License File |
| File Type | License File |
| Developer | Sony |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store license data |
| Additional Functions | Activation, Authentication |
| Features | Encrypted, Device-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary data |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Game Activation | Yes |
| Content Unlocking | Yes |
| Digital Rights Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File tampering |
| Best Practices | Secure storage, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 2000s |
| Latest Version | Specific to content |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rif, .rap |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Sony PlayStation Portable |
Free | PSP Firmware |
 Media Go |
Discontinued | Windows |
 PSN Downloader |
Free | Windows |
Type 2: XML Pipeline Document
General Information
| Title | XPD File Extension |
| Extension | .xpd |
| Full Form | XML Pipeline Document |
| File Type | XML File |
| Developer | W3C |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Describe XML pipelines |
| Additional Functions | Control processing, Define dependencies |
| Features | Modular, Reusable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Integration | Yes |
| Web Services | Yes |
| Content Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | XML vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Schema validation, Secure processing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .xslt, .xsd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Altova XMLSpy |
Commercial | Windows |
 Stylus Studio |
Commercial | Windows |
| XML Pipeline Server |
Commercial | Server-based |