File Extension Library


.BKP File Extension

  • Category: Backup Files

What are .BKP files and how to open them?

Can't open .BKP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BKP file.

What is a .BKP file extension?

.BKP file extension has been classified as Backup Files.

.BKP is Backup File

Backup file that may be created by various programs; often created automatically to provide a backup in case the original file becomes corrupted; the ".bkp" extension is often appended to the file's original extension and may need to be removed in order for the file to open correctly.

Backup files most commonly use the .BAK extension.

File Type 2 Zapback Backup File
Developer by: Zaplots Category: Backup Files Format: Binary

Backup file created by Zapback, a simple Windows backup and restore utility; contains an uncompressed copy of the original file, but with the string " - Backup.bkp" appended to the original filename.

BKP files can only be used for creating backups of single files.

How to fix problems with .BKP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BKP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BKP file format
  2. You need to check the .BKP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)