IPD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ipd
Full Name BlackBerry Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer BlackBerry
Primary Association BlackBerry Devices
Format Type Binary
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Used By BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Main Purpose Encapsulate BlackBerry device backups
Content Stored Contacts, emails, SMS messages, call logs, applications, etc.
Encryption Possible, depending on settings
Compression Not typically used
Compatibility Specific to BlackBerry OS
Open with Windows BlackBerry Desktop Software
Open with macOS BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac
Alternative File Formats .bbb (BlackBerry 10 devices and later)
Backup Process Manual through software
Data Recovery Through software, assuming no encryption or known password
File Generation Upon user request via the BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Relevance Primarily for devices running the BlackBerry OS, before BlackBerry 10