Opening a VPD File

The VPD file type is primarily associated with MikuMikuDance.

VPDFile Extension VPD
File extension: VPD
File type:  3D vocaloid pose data

What is a VPD file?

VPD files mostly belong to MikuMikuDance by Yu Higuchi. The VPD file extension is mainly associated with 3D models' vocaloid pose data used by MikuMikuDance, a 3D dance simulation game for Windows computers. Such VPD files comprise a 3D character's bone positions which define the character's pose. A VMD dance animation file used by MikuMikuDance often uses multiple VPD poses. Vocaloid, a singing voice synthesizer used on Windows operating systems stores pose data for models in VPD files too. The VPD file extension is also used to store projects created by PhotoDVD, a program for creating slideshows from photographs. Visual Paradigm, a data visualization and diagraming software uses the VPD file extension to store diagrams. Virpets File Manager, a classic software for integrating 3D worlds and models using the Virpets system used the VPD format to store the Virpet Performance Descriptor.

How to open a VPD file

You need a suitable software like MikuMikuDance to open a VPD 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 VPD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VPD file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from VPD files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from VPD file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online VPD File Viewer:
  1. Just click the "Choose your .vpd file to view" button on this page.
  2. Your VPD file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert VPD files:

  1. MikuMikuDance by Yu Higuchi
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VPD files are often referred to as MikuMikuDance 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. PhotoDVD (slideshow/movie project) by VSO-Software
    PhotoDVD is a cross-platform software for creating DVD-quality videos and slideshows from photos. Videos created using PhotoDVD can be played on a computer, television, or via a web browser. PhotoDVD projects are stored in VPD files. This file format is classified as Video.
  3. PuppetMaster (performance descriptor) by Virpet
    PuppetMaster is a classic software used to control virtual puppets in real-time. This program allowed puppeteers to map different states and behaviors to a puppet which could be controlled by inputs from a joystick. PuppetMaster's Virtual Performance Descriptor was stored in a VPD file. This file format is classified as 3D Image. Related links: Visual Paradigm
  4. Visual Paradigm (web diagram) by Visual Paradigm
    Visual Paradigm is mainly a data visualization software with advanced features for 3D modelling, diagram creation, and a centralized workspace for collaborative work on the same file. Online editions of Visual Paradigm store diagrams in VPD files also known as as vpwebdiagram. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
  5. VitaGraph
    (medical testing related)

VPD file format:

To view or edit VPD files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the VPD files looks like this:

VPD is one of the most common file extensions and mainly uses a defined VPD format. The two most common formats are as follows:

The remaining 3% of all VPD files are different files with different signatures, the following 11 formats can be found: ZIP, PDF, mxfile, Application, VCD, vpwebdiagram, ViewPro and TPF. These files sometimes refer to activity, process, project, flowchart, order or sequence. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your VPD file!

Technical Data for VPD File Extension

File classification:
3D Image
Related files:
vdp, vpb, vbak, jpg, pdf, png, zip, xml, vpp, txt, pmx, img, activity diagram, bak_000f, vpf, pvd, vpdf, docx, vmd, vsdx, tmo
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The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: ChameleonCalendar.vpdExt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Chameleon Calendar\chamcal.exe %1

ProgramID: PhotoDVD project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\vso\PhotoDVD\photodvd.exe

ProgramID: Video Producer Program
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JLIP VideoProducer\vdpr20.exe%1

ProgramID: ScreenCalendar.vpdExt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Screen Calendar\scrcal.exe

ProgramID: Video Producer Program
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JLIP VideoProducer2.0\vdpr20.exe%1


a vpd 3D vocaloid pose data is a special file format by Yu Higuchi and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VPD files

  • Associate the VPD file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open 3d vocaloid pose data files. Because only the current version supports the latest VPD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Yu Higuchi manufacturer website after an available MikuMikuDance update.
  • To make sure that your VPD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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