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.WPB File Extension

A .WPB file is a Windows Phone Device Manager Backup File, created by Portalgraphics.

Open with Portalgraphics openCanvas. Available for Windows.

What is a .WPB file?

The file extension .WPB stands for a Windows Phone Device Manager Backup File. This type of file is specifically created for use with devices that run on the Windows Phone operating system. Essentially, a .WPB file is a backup file, which means it contains a copy of data from a Windows Phone that can be used to restore the phone's data if it's lost or needs to be transferred.

However, the description provided seems to be mismatched with the file extension mentioned. The description talks about an image created with openCanvas 1.1, which is unrelated to the .WPB file type. openCanvas is a program used for digital drawing and painting, popular for creating anime-style artwork and other digital art forms. The free version of openCanvas 1.1 was available before the software became a commercial product. Files created with openCanvas would have a different extension, not .WPB.

To address the correct information for a .WPB file: If you have a .WPB file, it means you have a backup of data from a Windows Phone device. To open or restore this backup file, you would need to use the Windows Phone Device Manager. This program helps manage content on Windows Phones and can work with .WPB files to restore backed-up data to a phone.

For the Windows Phone Device Manager to function properly, two additional pieces of software must be installed on your computer: Zune and the Windows Phone SDK. Zune is a multimedia application developed by Microsoft for Windows, used to manage media files and update Windows Phone devices. The Windows Phone SDK (Software Development Kit) provides tools and libraries for developers to build apps for Windows Phone, but it's also necessary for certain functionalities like managing backup files with the Windows Phone Device Manager.

In summary, to work with a .WPB file, you need the Windows Phone Device Manager, along with Zune and the Windows Phone SDK installed on your computer. These tools together will allow you to open and restore the backup file to a Windows Phone device.

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