File Extension Database

Open INP File

The INP extension is currently used for various applications, some of which we will see below:

Dell Laptop Backup Files

In this case, the INP extension is mostly found in association with user data backup files that are created by one of Dell's proprietary backup utilities, specifically, on Dell branded laptops.

INP backups come with two XML files, one named include.xml and the other migr.xml, which are backup control files and are generally needed to restore data from a backup.

INP backup files can be processed and restored by various Dell proprietary tools such as Migration Restore Utility, Dell Backup and Recovery, Recovery Media, etc.

InPage Document

In this section, the INP extension is associated with the InPage Document file format and type, that's where the INP acronym comes from.

About InPage

Developed since 1994 by Concept Software, InPage is a word processing solution, becoming a de facto standard, for publishing in languages ??that use the Nastaliq/Naskh calligraphic script, such as Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Pashto, etc.

The latest version of InPage supports Unicode and adds many Unicode fonts.

That said, an INP file is an InPage document in proprietary binary format, and InPage document files cannot be opened by any other application.

Abaqus

The INP extension also denotes the Abaqus input file format used with the Abaqus software package, an advanced commercial tool for realistic simulation of routine to complex engineering problems.

More about Abaqus

Abaqus is a software suite for finite element analysis and computer-aided engineering, originally released in 1978, and is part of the Dassault Systemes (3ds) integrated Abaqus Unified FEA package.

INP is a text-based format, and Abaqus uses these files to store input data for Abaqus simulation/visualization projects.

Sony Camcorders

In this particular case, INP files are designed specifically for Sony digital video camera devices.

The INP extension is assigned to one of three image management files stored in the AVF_INFO directory on the camera storage medium.

It should be noted that the picture management files are not actual recordings, but rather extended metadata files in Sony's proprietary format, which are not intended to be opened or used by the user.

MAME (Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator)

This aforementioned emulator uses the INP extension to denote its proprietary MAME Action Replay file format.

MAME, is a popular open source game emulator project that allows you to record the gameplay, creating a game playback file, in this case with INP extension, to be played later or shared as a demo.

Software to open and work with an INP file

How Can I Open INP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open INP file is to find a INP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a INP 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 INP 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 INP file opener then try to search online for "INP viewer", "application to open INP file" or "open INP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open INP file

How Can I Open INP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a INP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a INP 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 INP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as INP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open INP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open INP file then try to search for "INP viewer", "application to open INP file" or "read INP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read INP file

How Can I Open INP File on Android

If you downloaded a INP 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 INP 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 "INP".
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 "INP viewer", "INP 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 INP File on iPhone or iPad

To open INP 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 INP 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 "INP". This way you can find apps which can open INP 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 "INP viewer" or "INP file" online in your favorite search engine.

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