--- title: Import Microsoft Project (MPP) Files Into ProjectManager description: Here's information on how to import your Microsoft Project (MPP) files into ProjectManager. --- [Skip to content](https://learn.projectmanager.com/how-to-import-mpp-files#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Ask a Question](https://learn.projectmanager.com/kb-tickets/new) ![](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022-PM-Logo-01.png?width=40&height=31&name=2022-PM-Logo-01.png) - [ProjectManager Knowledge Base](https://learn.projectmanager.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [ProjectManager Knowledge Base](https://learn.projectmanager.com/) - English Show submenu for translations - [Ask a Question](https://learn.projectmanager.com/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you today? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ProjectManager Knowledge Base](https://learn.projectmanager.com/) 2. [Managing projects](https://learn.projectmanager.com/managing-projects) 3. [Templates, Imports & Exports](https://learn.projectmanager.com/managing-projects#templates-imports-exports) # Import Microsoft Project (MPP) Files Into ProjectManager ## Use these instructions to import your Microsoft Project file (MPP) into ProjectManager for streamlined project management. Depending on the project management tools that you use, you could end up with various file types—and this can cause compatibility issues. One example of this is an **MPP file** — a proprietary project file format created by Microsoft Project (.mpp). Unfortunately, since MPP files weren't designed to be shared outside of Microsoft Project, trying to open an MPP file extension can cause confusion.  Opening an MPP file usually requires Microsoft Project, which many people don’t have. ProjectManager lets you open, edit and export MPP files without a Microsoft Project license.  Microsoft Project doesn’t run on a Mac, but ProjectManager runs in the browser, so Mac users can open and edit MPP files without Microsoft Project.  ### How to Open an MPP File With ProjectManager With ProjectManager, you can open any MPP file, convert its data, and start managing your project immediately. Additionally, when you export your project again from ProjectManager, the resulting file is universally compatible and can be opened by anyone. This means that even if a project originated in Microsoft Project, it can now be worked on by team members without a Microsoft license, stakeholders working from a Mac computer and anyone else. **Got questions?** **[Join a live demo](https://www.projectmanager.com/product-demos?utm_campaign=weekly-demo&utm_medium=knowledge-base)** this week to get a real-time walkthrough of ProjectManager and get your questions answered in a Q&A session. **ProjectManager supports all versions of Microsoft Project from 2003 to 2024.** #### 1. Begin import of your MPP file Select the ProjectManager Gantt view, and click the import option on the menu bar. This will import your file into our online Gantt chart view. #### 2. Choose an MPP file to upload A popup window will appear. Follow the instructions to choose which MPP file you would like to import. Begin the import by selecting **Next**. ![Import-Projects\_Wide\_Zoom-175-600x313](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Import-Projects_Wide_Zoom-175-600x313.jpg?width=600&height=313&name=Import-Projects_Wide_Zoom-175-600x313.jpg) #### 3. Set your import preferences You'll now see your import listed as ‘selected file’. Below this, check whether you'd like to import as a new project or as part of an existing project. If you select ‘existing project,’ you'll then be asked to choose to either update or replace existing data. #### 4. Choose to import the entire project or just the task list Next, check whether you'd like to import all MPP data or just the task list. If you choose all data, your import will allow you to view and edit your file just like you would in Microsoft Project. ![import-all-day-msp-600x387](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/import-all-day-msp-600x387.jpg?width=600&height=387&name=import-all-day-msp-600x387.jpg) #### 5. Close the pop-up window The popup window should now read ‘Success!’ From here, close the popup window and begin working on your project. #### 6. Start using your MPP file in ProjectManager Now that you have completed the import process, you can edit your project online, see the data in multiple views, share the data with stakeholders and more. ![Gantt\_Marketing\_Wide\_Zoom-175\_WBS](https://learn.projectmanager.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gantt_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-175_WBS.jpg?width=670&height=350&name=Gantt_Marketing_Wide_Zoom-175_WBS.jpg) You have successfully imported your MPP file with only a few clicks and without relying on conversion tools. You can now work on your project from one central location and export files so that project data can be shared with anyone. ### Frequently Asked Questions About Opening MPP Files **Quick answer:** ProjectManager opens Microsoft Project (MPP) files in your web browser on Windows, Mac or Linux, without a Microsoft Project license. Import the file with “all data” to bring in your tasks, assignees, dependencies, planned dates and most recent baseline, edit the schedule online, then export it back to MPP or Microsoft Project XML to share with Microsoft Project users. #### Can I open an MPP file without Microsoft Project? Yes. ProjectManager imports MPP files directly, so you can view and edit a Microsoft Project schedule without installing Microsoft Project or buying a license. Choose Import File when creating a new project, or click the import icon on the Gantt ribbon of an existing project, then select your MPP file. #### Can I open MPP files on a Mac? Yes. Microsoft Project’s desktop app only runs on Windows, but ProjectManager runs in any modern web browser, including Safari and Chrome on macOS. Mac users can import, edit and export MPP files without a virtual machine or Windows license. #### Can I edit an MPP file and send it back to a Microsoft Project user? Yes. After importing an MPP file into ProjectManager, you can update tasks, dates, dependencies and assignments on the Gantt chart, then export the project back to MPP or Microsoft Project XML. The person you send it to can open the updated file in Microsoft Project. #### What data comes across when I import an MPP file? Choose “all data” when importing. ProjectManager brings in tasks, assignees, dependencies and planned task data, such as start and finish dates and durations. It also imports the most recent baseline, supports custom columns and selects the appropriate project calendar. Attachments and comments aren’t imported. #### Does my schedule stay intact when I export back to Microsoft Project? Yes. Your planned schedule data, including tasks, dates, durations and dependencies, carries over when you import with “all data” and export back to MPP or XML. Task colors are retained on the round trip, and custom columns are supported for MPP and XML files. #### What happens if my Microsoft Project file has multiple baselines? ProjectManager imports the most recent baseline from the file and applies it to the project, so you can compare planned and actual progress right away. #### Can I import an MPP file into a project I’ve already started? Yes. Use the import icon on the Gantt ribbon of an existing project, then choose “Keep and append with the imported data” to add to it, or “Replace with the imported data” to overwrite it. Replace removes all existing data in that project. #### Can I import Microsoft Project XML files? Yes. ProjectManager imports Microsoft Project XML files. If you're using software that can export files in this format (Project Libre, some Primavera P6 versions), then you can import that way as well. XML files from other software aren’t supported, but you can import Excel and CSV files instead. #### Is ProjectManager a free MPP viewer? ProjectManager is project management software, not a free viewer. It includes a 30-day free trial, so you can import an MPP file and try it before buying. Paid plans start at $15 per user per month on the Team plan, billed annually. #### Which versions of Microsoft Project does ProjectManager support? ProjectManager supports MPP files from Microsoft Project 2003 and later. Contact [support@projectmanager.com](mailto:support@projectmanager.com) to confirm support for a specific recent version. 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