File Extension Database

Open U3P File

A file with the extension U3P is a portable application stored on a U3 Smart Drive.

The U3 is a special type of USB flash drive that includes the U3 Launchpad platform.

In this case, the U3P file contains program executables and configuration data and allows you to run a program from the flash drive on any Windows computer and can install some files on the local computer if necessary.

U3P files are saved in a compressed ZIP format.

Such U3P files can contain four directories: data, device, host, and manifest.

The U3 Launchpad is often installed on U3 smart drives from manufacturers such as SanDisk, Verbatim, Kingston, Memorex, and Intuix.

U3P programs are available from a user interface that is similar to the Windows Start menu.

Because it is a program and executable format (EXE), then it is compatible only with Windows-based operating systems.

Importantly, the SanDisk U3 Launchpad program has been discontinued and is no longer supported.

Open a U3P file

Normally, this type of file runs as soon as the USB Flash drive is inserted into the computer, however, it can also be opened manually through compression software, although the latter is not recommended.

Software to open a U3P file

Because they are compressed files, WinZip is the most widely used program to handle such files, since it supports U3P.

WinZIP

How Can I Open U3P File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open U3P file is to find a U3P file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a U3P 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 U3P 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 U3P file opener then try to search online for "U3P viewer", "application to open U3P file" or "open U3P file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open U3P file

How Can I Open U3P File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a U3P file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a U3P 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 U3P file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as U3P file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open U3P file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open U3P file then try to search for "U3P viewer", "application to open U3P file" or "read U3P file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read U3P file

How Can I Open U3P File on Android

If you downloaded a U3P 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 U3P 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 "U3P".
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 "U3P viewer", "U3P 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 U3P File on iPhone or iPad

To open U3P 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 U3P 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 "U3P". This way you can find apps which can open U3P 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 "U3P viewer" or "U3P file" online in your favorite search engine.

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