File extension MPO
| File type | CIPA Multi-Picture Format |
| Developer | CIPA |
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What is a MPO file?
Files with the .MPO extension contain multiple images in the JPG format, distributed according to a current specification, and contained in a single file, creating a three-dimensional image. It is usually a stereoscopic image, containing two standard images, often taken by a two-lens digital camera, such as those from the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D series. The format allows for viewing images on devices that support 3D, such as 3D TVs, as well as transforming the image into an anaglyph, somewhat of a digital bas relief, for later viewing using red-and-blue 3D glasses.
The MPO format was introduced by the Camera & Imaging Products Association, abbreviated as CIPA, and though it was initially meant for housing two photos, it currently allows for containing multiple images in one file. Another, similar format that uses stereoscopic images is the Stereo JPEG, abbreviated as JPS.
Program(s) that can open the .MPO file
Mac OS
How to open MPO files
If you cannot open the MPO file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports MPO among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the MPO file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the MPO format files
The inability to open and operate the MPO file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the CIPA Multi-Picture Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a MPO file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the MPO file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the MPO from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the MPO format
- The MPO file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the MPO file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a MPO file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the MPO file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the MPO file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the MPO file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
This extension
can be converted to:
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.MPO) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected MPO file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the MPO file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. MPO) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.