File Extension Database

Open EMP File

File extension EMP is most commonly associated with music files downloaded from eMusic.com, a popular online digital entertainment retailer. EMP files are also used by Medlin Accounting and Payroll software to store employee-specific data, as well as by ECAD (Electronic and Electrical Computer-Aided Design) applications for use in PTC Pro/Engineer, an industry-standard 3D product design application.

The EMP file format is used specifically by the eMusic Download Manager software, which allows users to download albums and synchronise their music collection with popular media players such as iTunes, Winamp and Windows Media Player. Files are downloaded from the eMusic website in EMP format, which are then converted to standard MP3 format by the eMusic Download Manager. The audio files can then be played or transferred to an MP3 player.

PTC Pro/Engineer EMP files are specific to the integrated Pro/ECAD interface tools, which are used for the design of electrical circuit boards. EMP files contain a 2D representation of all the components, including information such as size, shape and height of each individual component. These are used in conjunction with EMN files, which contain information about the size and shape of the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) as well as the location of holes, orientation of components and keep-out and keep-in zones. The idea is to ultimately replace all component outlines stored in the EMP file with 3D models, which are typically imported from a library.

eMusic EMP files can be opened using the Download Manager software, which will convert the file to File extension MP3 for use in media playing software or on portable media devices. EMP files generated for use in Pro/Engineer can be opened by first importing the associated File extension EMN file, which will then require the component information EMP file. Employee data EMP files can be opened using the Medlin Accounting software.

How Can I Open EMP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open EMP file is to find a EMP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EMP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open EMP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as EMP file opener then try to search online for "EMP viewer", "application to open EMP file" or "open EMP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EMP file

How Can I Open EMP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a EMP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EMP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with EMP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EMP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EMP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EMP file then try to search for "EMP viewer", "application to open EMP file" or "read EMP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EMP file

How Can I Open EMP File on Android

If you downloaded a EMP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded EMP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "EMP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "EMP viewer", "EMP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open EMP File on iPhone or iPad

To open EMP File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the EMP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "EMP". This way you can find apps which can open EMP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "EMP viewer" or "EMP file" online in your favorite search engine.