Kinds of XMP Files

Main XMP Affiliation

.XMP

File Name:	.xmp
Type:	Extensible Metadata Platform File

Extensible Metadata Platform File is used by programs such as Bridge and Photoshop. The file has the edits of a camera raw file, and is automatically created and saved in the same directory of the camera raw file. It has many properties of an image file.

Created by:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Kind:	Uncommon Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xmp

Software Programs That Open The Extensible Metadata Platform File:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Bridge CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Microsoft Windows Photos by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Adobe Prelude CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Additional XMP Files

.XMP

File Name:	.xmp
Type:	XMind Markers Package

XMind Markers Package file is used by XMind. It contains markers, which are icons referring to certain meaning such as urgency of a task. Examples of markers include faces, arrows, and symbols.

Created by:	XMind
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open XMind Markers Package Files:

XMind by XMind

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

.XMP

File Name:	.xmp
Type:	Pspice Library File Format

XMP file is a library file used by PSpice, a full-featured, native analog and mixed-signal circuit simulator.

Created by:	Cadence Design Systems
Kind:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Pspice Library File Format Files:

Pspice by Cadence Design Systems

Compatible with:

Windows

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XMP File Complications

Common XMP Opening Problems

Microsoft Notepad Disappeared

When trying to open your XMP file, you get the error "Can't Open XMP File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Notepad missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your XMP with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your XMP, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Microsoft Notepad Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Notepad won't support your Extensible Metadata Platform File file. Download the latest Microsoft Notepad version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Extensible Metadata Platform File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Notepad than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the XMP file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Regardless, most of the XMP file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Notepad installed.

Other Causes of XMP File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Notepad will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening XMP files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:

• Invalid XMP file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry XMP description
• Microsoft Notepad or another XMP application experienced a flawed installation
• Your XMP can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• The XMP is infected with a virus
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XMP file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Extensible Metadata Platform File file