HIP File Extension

What is HIP file?

Full format name of files that use HIP extension is Houdini Project Format. Houdini Project Format format was developed by Side Effects Software. HIP files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Files with HIP extension are categorized as 3D Image Files files. The 3D Image Files subset comprises 622 various file formats. The most popular program for handling HIP files is Houdini, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Side Effects Software Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theHoudini software, but also about HIP and other supported file formats.

Programs which support HIP file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open HIP files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. HIP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with HIP extension?

Being unable to open files with HIP extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with HIP files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Houdini software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HIP files is that no program that can handle HIP files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Houdini and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Houdini installed is by going to developer’s website (Side Effects Software Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Houdini

If the problems with opening HIP files still occur even after installing Houdini, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Houdini is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Houdini cannot handle files with HIP may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Houdini should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HIP files to Houdini

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate HIP files with latest version of Houdini you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HIP file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Houdini is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HIP files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HIP file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Houdini and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HIP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the HIP for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper HIP file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the HIP file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HIP file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the HIP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the HIP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with HIP extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Houdini Project Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Houdini

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with HIP extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Houdini Project Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with HIP files affecting older versions of given software.

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