All about MHP Files

The MHP file type is primarily associated with Microsoft Outlook Express.

MHP	File extension: MHP
	File type:	encoded multimedia file

What is an MHP file?

MHP files mostly belong to Microsoft Outlook Express. MHP files can serve different roles depending on their origin.
Microsoft Greetings Files:

Purpose: They hold multimedia messages using MIME encoding. They are used with Microsoft Outlook Express to send and receive greeting messages.

MakeHuman Project Files:

Purpose: They store project data for 3D modeling. Some game projects (for example, Phantasy Star Online 2) may use these files to manage 3D model information.

MIDI CC Mapping Files:

Purpose: They map MIDI continuous controller commands. Tools like MIDI-OX use these files. For more details, see the MIDI-OX website.

Compressed Data Files:

Purpose: They hold compressed data using the GZIP format. Such files can include elements like Motorola Phone Header information.

FilExt.com note: The actual purpose of an MHP file depends on which program created it. To view the file, use the software that matches its internal structure.

How do you open MHP files?

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

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Programs that open and convert MHP files:

Microsoft Outlook Express
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MHP files are often referred to as Microsoft Outlook Express encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Home Publishing (Project) by Microsoft Corporation

Technical Data for MHP File Extension

File classification:

Encoded

Related files:

eml, msg, mht, mid, mph, gz, zip, msdvd, hhp, adp, obj, 3ds

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: mhp_extension_progid, FileType: Microsoft Picture It! Document, AppName: Picture It!

ProgramID: Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Document, FileType: Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Document, AppName: Picture It! 2001

ProgramID: mhp_extension_progid
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Picture It! 2002\Pip.exe

ProgramID: Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Picture It! PhotoPub\Pip.exe %1

ProgramID: Home Publishing.MultimediaProject
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Home Publishing 2000\hpub.exe %1

ProgramID: Home Publishing.MultimediaProject
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Home Publishing\HOMEPUB.EXE %1

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an mhp encoded multimedia file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MHP files

Associate the MHP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open encoded multimedia files. Because only the current version supports the latest MHP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Microsoft Outlook Express update.
To make sure that your MHP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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