Opening a ~DP File

The ~DP file type is primarily associated with Delphi.

~DPFile Extension ~DP
File extension: ~DP
File type:  DPR File Backup

What is a ~DP file?

~DP files mostly belong to Delphi by Borland Software Corporation. Use our "Online ~DP Text Viewer" below to analyze your ~DP file and to see all text it contains.

How to open ~DP files

You need a suitable software like Delphi to open a ~DP file. You need a suitable software like Delphi from Borland Software Corporation to open a ~DP file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your ~DP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ~DP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online ~DP Text Viewer

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .~DP File

Because .~DP files can originate from various programs, they are not universally openable with a single application.

  1. Identify the Source: Finding it in a programming directory or receiving it from a software developer often suggests a Delphi DPR File Backup.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes.
    • Readable source code indicates a Delphi project backup.
    • "PK" suggests a zipped archive.
    • Unreadable binary data implies a proprietary format.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Borland Delphi or Embarcadero RAD Studio, or ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .~DP file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text, and preview the contents.

Technical Data for ~DP File Extension

Related files:

a ~dp DPR File Backup is a special file format by Borland Software Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ~DP files

  • Associate the ~DP file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open dpr file backups. Because only the current version supports the latest ~DP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Borland Software Corporation manufacturer website after an available Delphi update.
  • To make sure that your ~DP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .~DP file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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