MPD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .mpd
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-project
Developer Microsoft
Category Project Management File
Format Type Binary
Main Use Storing project management data
Contain Tasks, resources, assignments, and other project data
Compatibility Microsoft Project and compatible software
Advantages Comprehensive project management tool integration
Disadvantages Proprietary format, limited compatibility with non-Microsoft software
Encryption Supported
Compression Not natively supported
Editability Directly editable with Microsoft Project
Storage Type Database File
Localization Support Multiple languages
Version Control Supported within Microsoft Project
Security Features Password protection, permission management
File Size Can become large depending on the project complexity
Accessibility Accessible through Microsoft Project and other compatible software