What is a CLP file?
A .CLP file usually represents a Windows Clipboard File. Older versions of Microsoft Windows used this format to save the contents of the system clipboard. A user could copy text, an image, or a file, and save it as a .CLP file to paste later.
However, the .CLP extension has multiple possible meanings depending on the software that created it. For example, it can be a CrazyTalk Clip File used by 2D animation software from Reallusion. In software development, it can be a CLIPS expert system source code file. In engineering and logistics, .CLP files can contain an Allegro PCB sub-drawing from Cadence or shipping label printer data from ZebraDesigner.
How to open CLP files?
Because a .CLP file can be many different things, you must first know its origin. To open a legacy Windows Clipboard File, you need the obsolete Windows ClipBook Viewer. To open a CrazyTalk Clip File, you must use CrazyTalk from Reallusion.
If you do not know the origin of the file, viewer.online/clp analyzes .CLP files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
Best practices and troubleshooting
Opening a .CLP file in the wrong program will result in an error or unreadable text. If you are inspecting an unknown file, you can safely open it in a basic text editor like Notepad. The text editor will display raw data, but you might see readable text labels near the top of the file that hint at the original software.
If you want to extract images or text from a clipboard file, you should convert it. We recommend using convert.guru to convert compatible .CLP files into sensible target formats like .PNG, .JPG, or .TXT.
Software and tools
- Microsoft Windows (Legacy ClipBook Viewer)
- Reallusion CrazyTalk
- Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
- CLIPS Expert System Shell
- ZebraDesigner
Summary
viewer.online/clp directly opens and previews .CLP files in the browser, eliminating the need to install software or troubleshoot compatibility issues.