VP6 File Type

- The quick facts

What are VP6 files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a VP6 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 VP6 file?

A .VP6 file is a VP6 encoded video file.

Files that contain the .vp6 file extension are most commonly used for Internet video and Flash video files. The VP6 file format is an encoded video file format that was created by On2 Technologies and it is the primary video format used for Adobe Flash Player 8 and 9.

The VP6 file format allows for the encoding of high-resolution video files, including 1920 x 1080 HD video streams. It offers faster encoding, smaller file sizes, quicker downloads, and easier playback of Internet and Flash video files.

How to open VP6 files

We have identified one VP6 opener that is compatible with this specific type of VP6 file.

Programs that open VP6 encoded video files

Last updated: March 17, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension VP6

While we know of one file format using the .VP6 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 .VP6 file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of VP6 files. Remember, different programs may use VP6 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.