VIP File

What are VIP files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a VIP 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 VIP files.

What is a VIP file?

VIP files have multiple uses, and Husqvarna Viking/Pfaff Home Embroidery Format is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Husqvarna Viking/Pfaff Home Embroidery Format

".VIP" files, which are the Home Embroidery Format of Husqvarna Viking/Pfaff, are widely used in the home embroidery industry for designing and preserving patterns for use on embroidery machines.

The ".VIP" format, developed by the brands Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff, is exclusively used by their machines and accompanying software. It stores data like the coordinates, size, color, and other properties of each stitch to achieve consistency in embroidery replication.

The ".VIP" format also stands out for its ability to store multiple designs in one file, benefiting both professional embroiderers and hobbyists alike because it makes organizing and managing large designs much simpler.

How to open VIP files

We have identified four VIP openers that are compatible with this specific type of VIP file.

Programs that open Husqvarna Viking/Pfaff Home Embroidery Format files

Last updated: July 31, 2023

All known file formats using extension .VIP

While Husqvarna Viking/Pfaff Home Embroidery Format is a popular type of VIP-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .VIP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Flight Sim Toolkit Places

We know that one VIP format is Flight Sim Toolkit Places. 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 VIP openers which you will find listed below.

Magix Samplitude Project

We know that one VIP format is Magix Samplitude Project. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Samplitude Virtual Project

We know that one VIP format is Samplitude Virtual Project. 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 VIP files. Remember, different programs may use VIP 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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