XIP files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
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.xip file type #1: macOS signed compressed archive
A xip file extension is related to archive file format used by Apple to distribute development tools.
Further details:
The xip file extension is mainly used for compressed archives, which contain digital signature to verify that the file has not changed since its creator saved it.
XIP archive is similar to XAR format and stores a gzip archive, metadata and a signature. Often used to distribute development tools, such as Xcode, from Apple.
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macOS
A Unix-based desktop operating system for Apple Mac computers
.xip file type #2: Hotbar image compression format (Skin)
An xip file extension is related to the Hotbar image compression format (Skin).
Further details:
The xip file extension is associated with the HotBar, a software that integrates some widgets and utilities to Microsoft Windows. It is also detected as a spyware by some anti-spyware apps.
The xip file stores skin for HotBar.
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Hotbar
Add-on for web browser, outlook and outlook express
.xip file type #3: HP 95LX execute-in-place program
Files with xip file extension are related to the execute-in-place programs for HP 95LX computers.
Further details:
The xip file extension is also related to HP 95LX.
HP 95LX was the first MS-DOS-based palmtop PC by Hewlett Packard and has been introduced in April 1991. Project name at HP was "Jaguar".
HP 95LX has MS-DOS 3.3 in ROM, along with powerful PIM applications. Hardware is based on a NEC V20 CPU (CMOS version) running at 5.37 MHz.
There are 512kB and 1MB models available, graphics adapter is an MDA, no CGA as the newer HP palmtops have, with 16 x 40 characters and 128 x 240 pixels.
The xip file contains execute-in-place program.
We are sorry, there is currently no specific software link to open this kind of file.
.xip file type #4: Photo Mechanic metadata
Files with xip file extension are associated with the Photo Mechanic image browser. A xip file contains metadata.
Further details:
The xip file extension is related to the Photo Mechanic, an image browser for Microsoft Windows and macOS (OS X) operating systems, developed by Camera Bits company.
The xip file contains metadata from Photo Mechanics.
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Photo Mechanic
Picture image browser
.xip file type #5: Xbox dashboard data
A xip file extension is associated with the Xbox dashboard data format.
Further details:
The xip file extension is related to Xbox gaming console from Microsoft.
The xip file contains control dashboard look of Xbox interface.
Probably obsolete format. Xbox was replaced by Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
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Microsoft XBOX
The sixth-generation video game console produced by Microsoft