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!

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

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.

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/

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??

Jay

2007-06-13 12:33:54

Basicaly, the only known application to open this file is 'ABC Amber BlackBerry Converter'� (link can be found above), which is free to use for 30 days and then $19.95 to purchase.

If this is the answer you were/weren’t looking for, please let us know.

Jon

2007-07-27 18:15:42

One could download Blackberry Simulator software from Research in Motion from na.blackberry.com/eng/developers/downloads/simulators.jsp, then using the standard Blackberry Deskop Software (also obtainable for free from RIM if needed) the .IPD can be restored to this simulated Blackberry. The simulated Blackberry can then be synchronized with a traditional PIM application, like MS Outlook. This solution is a bit cumbersome but it will work and uses software which is not trialware. Hope this helps. Your friendly neighborhood Blackberry Technical Support Rep.

Gary

2007-08-15 22:40:20

I SOLVED my problem that I couldnt copy rename or even open the file in a different program like ABC. Reason for my problem with the ipd backup file was because security permission on the file is turned off when on a different computer. when in the explorer window of the folder that the ipd file is located in go to tools>folder options> view> then all the way at the bottom uncheck "use simple file sharing" click ok the right click on the ipd file and go to properties>security>advance>owner then click on your username and make sure it pops up at the "current owner of this item" then click ok and then ok again now right click on the ipd file then go to properties>security>add> then under "enter the object names" type everyone then click ok and click on your username and under "Allow" click "full control" then ok and the file should open with desktop manager. i had the problem all the guys had here and this was my solution hopefully its the same for the rest of you

vito

2007-10-10 21:41:52

then i try to press on ipd right button it has properties>security>advance>owner. please help me out because i dont know where to find it.
thank you

Faisal

2007-10-18 13:09:37

how to open ipd file

Ryan Gilmour

2007-10-25 10:50:28

Anyone in a pinch to recover something specific can open the file in EditPlus, Wordpad, Notepad or any text viewer to get to the information for viewing. If you know what you are looking for you can search the document using the built-in find tools.

You'll obviously be seeing things in their raw format and editing is not possible (DO NOT SAVE YOUR CHANGES!) but the contents of messages, address entries, notes and anything else in the file.

Drag the .ipd file from your backup directory into whatever application you wish to use to view and you can see the information in a fairly ugly but discernable format.

Cheers,
Ryan.

Jay

2007-11-08 17:34:26

Thanks Ryan, great advice.

jennifer

2007-12-13 21:29:57

just downloaded the free trial of the amber blackberry converter. wow. wow. worked instantly, and i am a total knucklehead. arguably coolest thing EVER. thanks amber, you just made my life much, much better...

Nasir

2007-12-25 18:34:43

hey guys...i have a problem..

I can't seem to work or be able to upload anything onto my comptuer..

i bought a 2bg Micro SD card and put it into my curve..all i want to do is save all the contacts from the phone to the SD card...without having to deal with all the BB software..can anyone help please...!

BB

2007-12-31 11:16:30

Hey, my blackberry keep going off in the middle of phone calls. It then re-starts automatically and a message pops up: ''verifying security software''. The situation is getting unbearable!

BABYRUTH

2008-01-23 15:02:03

Tryed ACE softwear and did not work for Curve 8310 backup files, anyone else have any ideas?

David Corbett

2008-01-24 06:11:12

I have copied my address book over to my laptop from my blackberry but I am unable to opn the ipd file?

Dee

2008-02-15 09:42:15

Hi,

I have the ABC software on my computer and it seems to work for address book entries but I am more interested in my memos and SMS messages. How do I open these up within the IPD file?

Thanks.

Jayce

2008-03-05 21:53:22

It is possible to copy the file and rename it to "whatever.rtf". The rtf stands for rich text format. It can be open from notepad but it is best for looking up numbers or messages because you have "ctrl+f" find the keyword or name you are trying to find.

Satya

2008-03-26 01:03:40

Hi,

I have a Nokia 9300 and i took a backup of my contacts and messages. The backup is saved in .nbu. I can't push the backup to my Blackberry as it needs to be in .ipd format. Anyone can please advice where can i get a .nbu to .ipd converter, or is there a way to restore a .bnu file as .ipd? Thanks.

Satya...

Very Pissed Off (but not

2008-05-09 20:59:49

Open it with wordpad, or notepad, and copy the plain text to another application and format it yourself; RIM was too lazy to do anything but make software to back them up. I did a LOT of searching, and couldn't find any software to do this besides a simulator: na.blackberry.com/eng/developers/downloads/simulators.jsp


If you are willing to pay $20 to read a text file, go to www.processtext.com/abcblackberry.html and buy an overpriced license for their software (I'm not gonna, they can go to hell)

Very Pissed Off (but not

2008-05-09 21:03:34

The one thing they do have (and I forgot to mention) is a free contact editor, but that is all it will, and is set up to, edit.
www.processtext.com/abcblackberryipdeditor.html

Very good program

2008-05-19 03:54:08

I just bought ABC Amber BlackBerry Converter and am very pleased.

francis

2008-05-22 19:13:26

how can i open ipd file made by my blackberry phone

Hari Prakash Kalyan

2008-05-30 06:17:28

Download this file from the below link and install it .You can convert .ipd files to any format you like www.processtext.com

Mian Waqas Saleem

2008-05-31 05:09:57

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 from where?
Please help me to save all my contect no in my laptop to prevent from any Incident because Mobile snatching in pakistan is very much common..

Thanks

ronlizw

2008-07-02 05:31:40

Have just bought Blackberry 8310 curve. have to transfer my contacts from my Nokia 9300 any ideas please.?

Mr.Tiger

2008-07-11 23:19:26

Wondered myself what .IPD for and how its organized, came up with this page and still see people get stuck at that. So I decided myself to get motivated and write some code that can parse .IPD info.

Anyhow, my code could read .IPD with a little effort and understand its structure. Except the meaning of some predefined types in its structure, still a question.

Thought this should be useful but the link is dead
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/developers/resources/journals/jan_2006/ipd_file_format.shtml

Anyone know more about it, give me a SHOUT!

I'd like to modify the Service Book data too.

Kathie

2008-07-14 19:14:24

I accidentally destroyed my blackberry. I am trying to retrieve my data and was able to backup the data but can't open it. Please help.

2 Mr.Tiger

2008-07-17 00:42:28

It's better not to re-invent a wheel, there's a good solution:

www.processtext.com/abcblackberry.html

Allen

2008-07-18 04:27:47

same problem as everyone else. Cant open the .IPD files, please advise; what program do I need and where do I get it? Thanks for your help.

Ritesh

2008-07-21 02:23:27

ABC AMBER BLACKBERRY CONVERTOR is helpful for opening .ipd files. You can download it from www.processtext.com/abcblackberry.html

RJ

2008-07-24 11:43:58

How can I import the IPD file into Microsoft Outlook? Right now IPD is not one of their choices when I try.

Anon

2008-07-28 17:28:43

The simplest and easiest method was mentioned by Jon. It works flawlessly. Install the simulator and transfer to the simulator, and the transfer to Outlook. Simply Brilliant.

>>>One could download Blackberry Simulator software from Research in Motion from na.blackberry.com/eng/developers/downloads/simulators.jsp, then using the standard Blackberry Deskop Software (also obtainable for free from RIM if needed) the .IPD can be restored to this simulated Blackberry. The simulated Blackberry can then be synchronized with a traditional PIM application, like MS Outlook. This solution is a bit cumbersome but it will work and uses software which is not trial-ware. Hope this helps. Your friendly neighbourhood Blackberry Technical Support Rep.<<<

Seems people are missing his message. The whole inability to transfer between devices is a stupid and overlooked issues by manufacturers. APPLE should get this and solve the problem to make it easier to migrate.

Suggestion to ALL - READ ALL MESSAGES - IT WILL LIKELY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM - as you are probably not the first person having the same issues...

Anon

2008-08-12 09:47:32

The simplest and easiest method was mentioned by Ritesh:

ABC AMBER BLACKBERRY CONVERTOR is helpful for opening .ipd files. You can download it from www.processtext.com/abcblackberry.html

Dovamaz

2008-08-26 08:35:35

How do I restore blackberry files that are on a another drive on a newly install Outlook.