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File Extension MPF

Files that contain the MPF extension are associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The programs and applications include Clip Organizer, MosASCII, MainActor, and MBJ Audio Compression. MPF files contain data and information related to the program that created them.

If the MPF file is related to Clip Organizer, it is a raster image file type that contains clip art images in a compressed file format. MPF stands for Media Package File which is created by the Microsoft Clip Organizer application. Clip Organizer helps you manage clip art images that are used with Microsoft Office.

MPF files created by MosASCII are a data file type that contains Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and ASCII characters. The file extension MPF is an earlier form of the MPW extension which is now created by MosASCII. The extension was changed to avoid conflicts with Microsoft Clip Organizer; however, MosASCII is still compatible with the MPF file extension. MosASCII is a program that is used to convert images to HTML and ASCII to create a mosaic that resembles the original image.

MPF files that are associated with MainActor are a video file type that contains settings for projects created with the MainActor program. MainActor is a discontinued video editing program which was created by MainConcept for Windows. MainConcept provides codec technology which supports a variety of industry standards.

MPF files related to MBJ audio compression are audio file types that contain audio in a compression format specifically designed by MBJ Development Corporation. The encoder and decoder technology is both backward and forward compatible and is capable of offering full bandwidth which retains audio quality. The compression format is compatible with WAV, CD, and MP3 file formats.

How to Open MPF Files

Since MPF files are associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. MPF files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open them.

If the MPF files are created by Clip Organizer, the program can be used as a standalone application or in conjunction with Microsoft Office. To open MPF files, click on Insert and then navigate to Picture. Click on Clip Art and then choose the Organize Clips link. Go to the Start menu on the main toolbar, choose All Programs, and then click on Microsoft Office. Click on Tools in Microsoft Office and then choose Clip Organizer. Also, if you download clip art from the Office online website, it will automatically open in Clip Organizer regardless if you are using it as a standalone program or in conjunction with Microsoft Office.

MPF files that are associated with MosASCII must be opened using the MosASCII program in order to read the HTML mosaic. MosASCII is available as a free download on the FilePlanet website.

If the MPF files are related to MainActor, it is necessary to install the MainActor application, which is compatible with Windows and the Linux operating system and is available as a free download on the Softpedia website.

This type of MPF file can also be converted to another format using a video conversion program. There are a variety of video converters available as a free download on websites such as CNET and Softpedia. Some of the video conversion programs include Freemake Video Converter, Free Studio, Koyote Free Video Converter, FormatFactory and Hamster.

If the MPF file is classified as an MBJ audio compression format, you can open it using the MBJ file compression utility, which is available as a free download on the Softpedia website.