Convert MPP to MPX

What is MPP file?

The MPP file extension, also known as a Microsoft Project file, is a proprietary format developed by Microsoft for the storage of project management related information. It is typically created and used by Microsoft Project, a powerful project management software application. All task and resource data entered into the program, including duration, start and finish dates, current status, costs and resources details are stored within the MPP file. [ ⏩ ] MPP file extension

What is MPX file?

The MPX (Microsoft Project Exchange) file extension is a reference to the format of a proprietary, binary-based data interchange file used by Microsoft Project. It was designed to be used for exchanging project information between the various versions of the product while maintaining full compatibility. MPX offers users the ability to quickly and easily export project data, and then import it into another instance of Microsoft Project without any type of loss of information or compatibility. [ ⏩ ] MPX file extension

How to convert the file from MPP to MPX?

To successfully convert the MPP file to MPX, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.MPP). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case MPX (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than MPX).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. MPP to MPX. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting MPP files to MPX files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension MPX, while before this step we had the MPP file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new MPX file, or not.

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