IPD file extension
Blackberry Phone Backup File
The .IPD file format (standing for Inter@ctive Pager Backup) is used by Blackberry smart-phone devices to store user information when creating data backups to your computer. Depending on which data was selected for backup, .IPD files may contain anything from the user's address book and emails to memos, SMS messages and even configuration data.
The .IPD format was specifically designed by Research In Motion Limited for backup and restores only, and the file's internal data was never intended to be accessed directly through a computer application. However, many BlackBerry owners do wish to access this data and at the time of writing, the only known application that will let you do this is "ABC Amber BlackBerry Converter" (see related software links section above) - which is free to try for 30 days and then $19.95 to purchase a single user licence.
The BlackBerry is a wireless hand-held device and features mobile, text, fax, email and web browsing functionality (along with other wireless services). Software exists for the major operating systems that will allow you to synchronise your BlackBerry with your computer. Once synchronised, you can transfer documents (such as emails and calendar) between the two devices or to simply create backups, which are given the .IPD file extension.
If you know of any free/open source applications, please let us know by leaving a comment below.
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Visitor comments
 | Jerry 2006-07-12 15:02:52 |
Blackberry file copied in .ipd. This was listing of all phone numbers. I retired from company. I have on CD and can not open with home computer
| peachy99 2006-10-21 23:17:25 |
How do I open .ipd files? Bought Blackberry and saved a backup of the handheld on the laptop via the Blackberry's software. But how do I open the files now? What program do I need to download?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
| Kenny 2007-05-04 20:45:26 |
I am having same problem as peachy99. I backed up my blackberry with BB Deskyop Managr and it is in a .ipd file and I can not open it. Is there a way to open and view this file? Please help.
| sasidhar 2007-05-08 06:22:21 |
how to view the backup of blackberry extension .ipd file
| Arnold 2007-05-10 05:35:41 |
HI, I'm trying to open my back up to extract just the address book details, what program should i use, Thanks
| Kenny 2007-05-10 17:53:27 |
Well here I am asking again. As everyone else on the webpage. I am again trying to find out what opens a IPD file. All this page did is bring me back here to find out this page does NOT know.It knows it is a backup file used by Blackberry...Yipee!! Tell me something I do not know. Now how about some useful info. Any thoughts?
| Jay [ADMIN] 2007-05-11 06:28:06 |
Hi Kenny,
I've updated the entry for this extension. Hope this helps, if not please let me know exactly what you are trying to restore (email/calendar etc).
Jay.
I've updated the entry for this extension. Hope this helps, if not please let me know exactly what you are trying to restore (email/calendar etc).
Jay.
| emoney 2007-05-25 18:13:44 |
how do i open .ipd files? tryin to view address book, etc
| angelina 2007-05-30 01:58:07 |
HI saved my files to my computer and it saved as a ipd file. How do I view my contacts from my old blackberry info I backed up on my computer? Thanks
| Gina 2007-06-02 15:28:38 |
I want to view my address book that is saved as an ipd extension. How can I do this to add numbers in manually?
| ian 2007-06-02 21:53:54 |
how do i open .ipd files? trying to view address book, etc
| Sheree 2007-06-03 08:42:04 |
Same as Ian, I can't open the ipd file?? need some help please....... what is the point of backing up ???
| Manjeet Singh 2007-06-03 11:01:53 |
I need software to read Blackberry backup files
| Katrina 2007-06-03 21:31:41 |
How do I print my ipd file such as my calendar and my list of contacts?
| Mike 2007-06-04 14:28:41 |
Same query from me...but is it simply that the ipd files are there just as back-up...ie you aren't supposed to open them, just store them and put back on the BB if they get lost on the hand-held device or corrupted or something? Wouls someone please answer this set of queries and put us all out of our misery??
| Vicky 2007-06-04 20:34:46 |
I am having the same problem as everyone else on this page. I cannot open the ipd file of the backup of my blackberry onto computer. Please help!!!
| Sufi 2007-06-04 23:13:37 |
Having the common problem as everyone else...appreciate a solution. Also can I convert ipd files into some other common files that can be read by say eg. a Nokia if I intend to migrate from BB to Nokia or back up my phone list onto a Nokia...tks
| Justin 2007-06-05 21:28:14 |
having the same problem. what program will let me view my ipd files
| Chris 2007-06-06 14:06:25 |
Check out this website. It allows you to select an .ipd file and it will put your address book in a nice Excel-looking spreadsheet.
http://www.criticalfiles.com/free/ipd/
http://www.criticalfiles.com/free/ipd/
| raj 2007-06-09 02:15:18 |
how to view call logs in backup file stored from blackberry
| Jeremiah Gilmore 2007-06-10 21:17:38 |
I have backed up my BB, but I need to be able to access certain MMS messages for printing how can I pull these MMS messages from the backup .ipd file and print them from my PC or is it possible to print directly from my BB? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
| Jumbo 2007-06-11 09:15:58 |
ok. i've got this .ipd backup file but i cannot open it. will i need to purchase some type of software on-line to be able to open or utilize the backed up information?
| R.I.C. 2007-06-11 12:57:35 |
I have found the answer to our question, to convert your blackberry ipd backup file run a search for "FREE BLACKEBERRY CONVERTERS" look for abc abmber blackberry converter and down load the free 30 day demo and it'll solve your problem it worked for me! let me know if it works for u
| Stan 2007-06-12 02:24:26 |
I cannot open my saved BlackBerry backup file on my PC,how do i open it to access?
| Frank 2007-06-12 18:07:29 |
Same as everybody else, How do I download the IPD file to read my contacts in my BB file??
