BPN File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .bpn
Full Form ArchiCAD Project Backup File
Developer Graphisoft
File Type Backup File
Primary Association ArchiCAD Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Purpose To store backup of ArchiCAD project files
Contains Document data, settings, resources
Compression May be compressed to save space
Security Can be password protected
Usability Restoration of project data in case of loss or damage
Accessibility Accessible with ArchiCAD and compatible software
Mode of Creation Automatically by software or manually by user
File Size Varies with project complexity
Versioning Supports multiple versions for incremental backups
Encryption Supports encryption for added security
Operating System Compatibility Windows, macOS
Integration Works with BIMx, BIMcloud, and other Graphisoft products
Archiving Method ZIP or proprietary compression
Platform Desktop
Recovery Feature Allows recovery of corrupted files to a certain extent