Tips to open HDP file

Can't open the HDP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HDP files as well as a list of programs that support HDP files.

HDP file extension

File Name HD Photo Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Raster Image Files

The HDP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HDP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HDP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is HDP file?

The file with the extension HDP is the Raster Image Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. HD Photo Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Adobe Photoshop to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use PhotoPlus, Microsoft Windows Photos, FastPictureViewer in case Adobe Photoshop cannot be used.

How to open HDP file?

The main problem with HD Photo Format is that the HDP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HDP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HDP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe Photoshop program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Adobe Photoshop in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file HDP.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop with HDP files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HDP file still does not use the Adobe Photoshop program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Adobe Photoshop application as the default for handling the HDP file.

Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Photoshop with HD Photo Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HDP file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the HDP file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HDP or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected HDP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of HDP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged HDP files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HDP files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the HDP file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HDP to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HDP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.