Tips to open PP file

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

PP file extension

File Name Pocket Physics Sketch Format
File Developer Pocket Physics
File Category Data Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PP file?

The file in the PP format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Pocket Physics. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Pocket Physics Sketch 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. The TextEdit application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apple, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use Text editor, Amiga Forever, Microsoft XML Notepad, Windows Notepad in case TextEdit cannot be used.

How to open PP file?

The main problem with Pocket Physics Sketch Format is that the PP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PP 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 TextEdit

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TextEdit is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing TextEdit into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PP files.

Step 2. Create association of TextEdit with PP files

If, despite the installed application, the PP file does not start in the TextEdit application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the TextEdit application as the default for handling the PP file.

Step 3. Update TextEdit to the latest version

If, however, after binding TextEdit with Pocket Physics Sketch Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PP files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Pocket Physics help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PP 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PP to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PP file again. However, some background programs may block the PP file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.