What is the MPS File Extension?

Written by:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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MPS File Summary

Most MPS files can be viewed with seven known software applications, typically Vim developed by Bram Moolenaar. It's main file type association is the Mathematical Programming System File format, but also includes two other rarely-seen file types. These files can be categorized as Data Files, GIS Files, or Game Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Data Files.

Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems can be used to view MPS files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. MPS files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about MPS files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your MPS file.

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Varieties of MPS Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal MPS Type

.MPS
File Format:.mps
Class:Mathematical Programming System File

The MPS file suffix is typically related to a data file which created in the Mathematical Programming System (MPS) format that is used for linear programming (LP) problems. The MPS file is saved as ASCII text and mainly comprises parameters in a column-based format. These type of files are used for LP optimization problems.

Programmer: IBM
File Category:Data Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mps

Software Programs That Open The Mathematical Programming System File:


Vim by Bram Moolenaar

Windows
Mac
Linux
Unix
OS X El Capitan

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Gnumeric by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Other MPS Descriptions

.MPS
File Format:.mps
Class:Pocket Streets Map File

This MPS File extension is typically related to the Map file that used by Microsoft Pocket Streets software. Microsoft Pocket Streets is considered as a street-level mapping assistant and guide for thousands of North American and Western European cities but it becomes old and discontinued navigation software for Pocket PCs and Windows Mobile. The MPS file usually contain the certain area, such as a city or state that was used by portable Pocket PC devices.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open Pocket Streets Map File Files:


Microsoft MapPoint by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Pocket Streets by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.MPS
File Format:.mps
Class:Max Payne Saved Game

This MPS file extension is commonly related to Game saved from the original Max Payne first-person shooter game. A saved game is used to store information about the progress of a player in a video game so that the gameplay can be resumed from the point when the game was saved. Players usually save game progress to prevent the loss of this progress in the game.

Programmer: Rockstar Games
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Max Payne Saved Game Files:


Rockstar Games Max Payne by Rockstar Games

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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MPS Demand


Popular OSes

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of MPS Problems


Frequent MPS Opening Issues

Vim Isn't There

When trying to open your MPS file, you get the error "Can't Open MPS File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Vim for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the MPS file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you don't have Vim installed, and you know of another program to open your MPS file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Obsolete Version of Vim

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Mathematical Programming System File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Vim from Bram Moolenaar is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Mathematical Programming System File file was created by a different (newer) version of Vim than what's installed.


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


Primarily, problems experienced when opening MPS files are due to having the incorrect version of Vim installed on your computer.


Other MPS File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening MPS files even with the latest version of Vim installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening MPS files. Other contributing causes:

  • MPS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • The MPS file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Corrupt install of Vim or other MPS-related program
  • Something has caused file corruption of your MPS
  • Your MPS has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware related to MPSs has device driver corruption
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Mathematical Programming System File file

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