MPD File

What are MPD files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MPD file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your MPD files.

What is a MPD file?

MPD files have multiple uses, and Microsoft Project Database is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Microsoft Project Database

The MPD files that are used by Microsoft Project are database files similar to Microsoft Access database files. You can use the MPD files to load a project in a records-based database format. Only older versions of Microsoft Project used this format.

How to open MPD files

We have identified one MPD opener that is compatible with this specific type of MPD file.

Programs that open Microsoft Project Database files

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .MPD

While Microsoft Project Database is a popular type of MPD-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .MPD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DASH Media Presentation Description

We know that one MPD format is DASH Media Presentation Description. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different MPD openers which you will find listed below.

File List Creator List

We know that one MPD format is File List Creator List. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Manhattan Printer Description

We know that one MPD format is Manhattan Printer Description. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MapDraw Chemical Sequence Map

We know that one MPD format is MapDraw Chemical Sequence Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PowerDesigner Physical Data Model

We know that one MPD format is PowerDesigner Physical Data Model. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MPD files. Remember, different programs may use MPD 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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