How to open .mpp file ….without having MS Project?

July 22, 2009 · Posted in Open Source 

.mpp file are file extension for Microsoft Project file. By default, we need to have Microsoft Project to open the .mpp file.

It is possible to open a .mpp file without having MS project. There are 2 option we can do that.


1st option – using web browser project viewer.

  • Click Here to access free online Microsoft Project Viewer
  • For your information, this free online Microsoft Project Viewer only support .mpp files size up to 400KB.
  • Here is the screen shoot

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2nd option – Install Open Source Project Alternatives

a) GanttProject

GanntProject is a project scheduling and management tool which same as Microsoft Project. GanttProject able to import and export Microsoft Project files (.mpp). It runs on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

Click Here to download GanntProject

How to open .mpp file with GanntProject

  • After you install GanntProject, launch the GanntProject application
  • Click on Project -> Import from the menu barPicture 2

  • Select Importer. Select Microsoft Project files from the pop up screen and click Next

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  • Select the Microsoft Project files that you want to import and Click OK to import the Ms Project Files

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  • Now your Microsoft Project files has been imported to GanttProject.

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b) OpenProj

OpenProj is another free, open source desktop alternative to Microsoft Project. It’s available on Linux, Unix, Mac or Windows.

Click Here to download OpenProj. Install the project. After install, just double click the Microsoft Project files. Microsoft project files will automatically import to OpenProj

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5 Responses to “How to open .mpp file ….without having MS Project?”

  1. Anders Heie on July 27th, 2009 7:08 pm

    You could also use LiveProject, which is available in a free version. It allows you to see your project files, including dashboards, printing and exporting, and just lots of features. It would be great if you could add it to your list, I think your readers might find it interesting.

    Full disclosure: I’m the founder of KaDonk which makes LiveProject.

  2. Laura Bamberg on July 28th, 2009 3:15 pm

    using project management software, such as Steelray Software, can make using Microsoft Project much easier.

  3. @HKw@! on July 29th, 2009 8:47 am

    Thank you for sharing. I will try it. :-)

  4. Tiberiu Ghioca on March 14th, 2010 8:54 pm

    You can also try MOOS Project Viewer, which works on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

  5. @HKw@! on March 18th, 2010 5:23 am

    Thank you for your recommendation

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