HIP File Extension

HIP file extension is created by Side Effects Software, also known as Houdini Project File. HIP has been classified as 3D Image Files. This file is saved in a binary or plain text format. If in a plain text format, you can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open HIP files in SideFX Houdini program.

Houdini Project File Type

Houdini Project File Type

Extension	.hip
Developer	Side Effects Software
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (30 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	SideFX Houdini
Category	3D Image Files
Format	Text and Binary
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a HIP File Type?

The HIP projects create 3D images and animations. It has been developed for such films as Avatar, Terminator Salvation, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.

It is available in Escape, Master, and Batch versions.

Free online HIP Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .HIP (Houdini Project File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to HIP, merge, split and compare the HIP files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

HIP Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Houdini Project File .HIP File Extensions while opening the .HIP files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HIP Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Houdini Project File on your system such as SideFX Houdini.
2. Associate default Sidefx Houdini SideFX Houdini program for *.hip (Houdini Project File) files.
   
   

   Associate HIP Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HIP (e.g example.hip) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Sidefx Houdini SideFX Houdini program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .hip files.
   
   

   Associate HIP Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HIP (e.g example.hip) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Sidefx Houdini SideFX Houdini program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .SideFX Houdini extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HIP File Extensions

HIP default file extension is .HIP and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for HIP File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HIP files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open HIP File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Side Effects Houdini Apprentice 000 for Windows	Free	Side Effects Houdini Apprentice
	SideFX Houdini 000 for Windows	Paid	SideFX Houdini

Open HIP File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Side Effects Houdini Apprentice 000 for MacOs	Free	Side Effects Houdini Apprentice
	SideFX Houdini 000 for MacOs	Paid	SideFX Houdini

Open HIP file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Side Effects Houdini Apprentice 000 for Linux	Free	Side Effects Houdini Apprentice
	SideFX Houdini 000 for Linux	Paid	SideFX Houdini

Open HIP file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open HIP file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open HIP file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About HIP - Houdini Project File

Updated 12/1/2024

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