.XPR File Extension

XPR files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Pro/ENGINEER Part Instance Accelerator File

A XPR file is developed by Parametric Technology for the Pro/ENGINEER program. It is used for 3D product design. The file contains parameters for a part instance. Loading the XPR file accelerates inst...

General Information

Title XPR File Extension
Extension .xpr
Full Form Pro/ENGINEER Part Instance Accelerator File
File Type CAD File
Developer PTC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store instances
Additional Functions Speed up regeneration
Features Instance references, Acceleration

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Mechanical Design Yes
Product Modeling Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Associated With Pro/ENGINEER, Creo
Version Updates Follows software

Associated Types

Related Extensions .prt, .asm, .drw

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Creo Parametric Paid Windows, Unix

Type 2: SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor Project

Here are two attempts at rewriting the text: Attempt 1: The XPR file extension is used in software development. OXygen XML Editor saves project files as XPR. These files reference XML documents. They...

General Information

Title XPR File Extension
Extension .xpr
Full Form SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor Project File
File Type Project File
Developer SyncRO Soft
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store project configurations
Additional Functions Aggregate resources, Maintain settings
Features Project organization, Resource management

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

XML Editing Yes
XML Project Management Yes
Collaborative Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Inherent risks minimal
Best Practices Version control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early versions of oXygen
Relevant Version oXygen XML Editor 24 (2023)

Associated Types

Related Extensions .xml, .xsd, .xsl, .dita

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: PressIt Disc Label

General Information

Title XPR File Extension
Extension .xpr
Full Form PressIt Disc Label File
File Type Graphics & Media File
Developer PressIt
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store label design
Additional Functions Printing templates
Features Editable, Preformatted

File Characteristics

Quality Dependent on design
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Varies
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Disc Labeling Yes
Personal Use Yes
Professional Printing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .stomper, .cdl, .cover

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PressIt Software Discontinued Windows
Compatible Alternatives Varies Varies

Type 4: Microsoft Expression Design Graphic

General Information

Title XPR File Extension
Extension .xpr
Full Form Expression Design Graphic
File Type Vector Graphic File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-expression.design

File Function

Primary Function Store vector graphics
Additional Functions Support layers, effects
Features Scalable, Editable

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Graphic Design Yes
Web Graphics Yes
Print Media Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Expression Design 4 (2010)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .svg, .ai, .eps

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Expression Design Discontinued Windows