MPS File Extension

Pocket Streets Map Format

File Type mps
Developer Microsoft
Popularity
4.2 (34 votes)
Application Windows Media
Category Video Files
Format Text

What is a MPS file?

The MPS extension is related to Pocket Streets Map Format and is classified in the Video Files category, which contains 445 files.

Microsoft, the developer of the Pocket Streets Map Format (MPS), has released file format and 242 programs designed to handle them.

MPS file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. There are 2 programs available to play a MPS file, including popular tools like Windows Media and VLC media player.

MIME types

video/mpeg
video/x-mpeg-system
video/x-mpeg
video/mpeg2

Windows

Mac OS

VLC media player

Linux

VLC media player

How to open a MPS file?

If you are having trouble opening a MPS file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

Thanks to their popularity, Windows Media and VLC media player are often the go-to programs for managing MPS files. If you want the most recent release of Windows Media, head over to the Microsoft site and download the version designed to run on all platforms.

After completing the installation, MPS files should be recognized by the system and linked to Windows Media.

Set Windows Media as your default MPS viewer

Set default app to open files on Mac

Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired MPS file to open a menu of available actions;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for Windows Media. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Change a default app in Windows

To get started, right-click your MPS file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Windows Media as your desired application;
Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening MPS files.

Solving Common MPS File Challenges

While MPS files can sometimes present difficulties, most problems can be resolved quickly with minor software modifications. Check the tips below to help solve them.

What Causes Windows Media to Crash Frequently?

Insufficient software updates are a likely cause of Windows Media crashes. Be sure to install the latest updates for Microsoft products.

A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.

How can I restore a damaged MPS file?

Start a data recovery program and open the damaged MPS file. Then, choose the "Repair" option from the menu. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged video files.

How can I determine if my MPS file is damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted MPS video files can include:

Windows Media or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
Error notifications appear during file manipulation;
When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
Unexplained MPS file size inflation;

Convert files to and from MPS

After converting a MPS file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.