File Extension Database

Open IPO File

The IPO file extension takes as its format a direct association with the InstallShield utility in its Professional Edition.

More about InstallShield

InstallShield is used for the creation of installation programs or software packages designed primarily for the Windows operating system.

InstallShield is used to install software for Microsoft Windows desktop and server platforms, though it can also be used to manage applications and software packages on a variety of handheld and mobile devices, including Linux.

The utility is currently developed and maintained by Revenera Software.

In this case, the IPO file extension is attributed to the InstallShield Object Project files, hence the acronym IPO, which serve as the basis for InstallShield installation packages.

IPO files store scripts, or directory structures, settings for an installation dialog, etc.

An IPO file can be used in your own setup project or shared with other software developers.

Software to open and work with an IPO file

Revenera Install Shield

How Can I Open IPO File on Windows

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

How Can I Open IPO File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open IPO File on Android

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

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

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