File Extension Database

Open MPP File

MPP extension files are project files used to organize everything related to work, such as creating schedules, scheduling, making short and long-term planning, within Microsoft Project.

MPP files, or MS Project Files, although they are created in the MS Office Project program in Windows, can be viewed in other programs under any operating system.

With MPP files you have the possibility to create tasks, view the progress of activities, control financial balances, among other things.

The MPP file is also used as a finite resource management tool in a company in order to predict and mitigate possible failures in the allocation of resources, as well as the current status of projects both in pictorial and numerical format for presentation updates.

It was originally created in 1984 by Microsoft and is still in use today, and is available in versions such as Microsoft Office Suite 2010.

The latest version should be used to avoid compatibility problems and not to lose the changes.

There are other office programs that support this format in environments such as MAC, iOS and Linux.

To work with files in the MPP format, one of the following software packages can be used:

How Can I Open MPP File on Windows

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

How Can I Open MPP File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open MPP File on Android

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

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