XIP File
What are XIP files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening an XIP 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 XIP files.
What is an XIP file?
XIP files have multiple uses, and Hotbar Skin is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Hotbar Skin
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open XIP files
Important: Different programs may use files with the XIP file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your XIP file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested three different XIP openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: December 21, 2023
All known file formats using extension .XIP
While Hotbar Skin is a popular type of XIP-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .XIP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Photo Mechanic Metadata
We know that one XIP format is Photo Mechanic Metadata. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Xbox Dashboard Data
We know that one XIP format is Xbox Dashboard Data. 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 XIP files. Remember, different programs may use XIP 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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