MBP File Type
- The quick factsWhat are MBP files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a MBP file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a MBP file?
A .MBP file is a Mobipocket eBook Auxiliary Data file.
The .mbp file extension is used for an ebook auxiliary file format that was developed by MobiPocket and later acquired by Amazon. These MBP files are also called MobiPocket ebook auxiliary files, and these are known to contain additional user and ebook details associated to the main ebook file.
The main ebook files are stored in the PRC format, which was also created by MobiPocket. The MobiPocket Reader desktop software uses these MBP files whenever associated PRC ebooks with additional user and ebook-related details are opened by the user.
Additional user and ebook-related details that may be stored in these .mbp files are annotations, date and time stamps, author information, metadata details, etc.
How to open MBP files
We have identified 2 MBP openers that are compatible with this specific type of MBP file.
Programs that open Mobipocket eBook Auxiliary Data files
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![]() | MyBookEditor (Japanese) | Verified |
Last updated: April 4, 2022
Suggest another file format using extension MBP
While we know of one file format using the .MBP file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .MBP file.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of MBP files. Remember, different programs may use MBP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
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