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.HPP·File Extension

C++ Header FileC++ header file with declarations and templates.

Data & Text
Extension.hpp
File typeC++ Header File
MIME type
CategoryData & Text
Charset
Compressible
Format familycpp

What is a .hpp file?

A .hpp file is a C++ Header File — C++ header file with declarations and templates.

In the mime-db registry it has no registered standard MIME type. When serving this file over HTTP, use a Content-Type that matches its actual format.

  • Use VS Code or Visual Studio to open and edit .hpp files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

# No standard MIME type is registered for .hpp

Common software that reads/writes .hpp:

VS CodeVisual Studio
.hppextension of
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  • Configuration files
  • Data interchange between systems
  • API request and response payloads
  • Logs and data exports
  • Open the file with VS Code, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .hpp extension, or export this format from VS Code.

What programs can open .hpp files?

Common options include VS Code, Visual Studio. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .hpp file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .hpp extension.

Updated 2026-08-18

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