File Extension Library


.ABCDP File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Data Files

What are .ABCDP files and how to open them?

Can't open .ABCDP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ABCDP file.

What is a .ABCDP file extension?

.ABCDP file extension is created by Apple. .ABCDP has been classified as Data Files.

.ABCDP is Address Book CoreData Person File

Backup metadata file created by Address Book, a contact organization application bundled with OS X; contains a property list for an Address Book data card entry with information about a person.

When Address Book is opened, ABCDP files are used to build or rebuild the SQLite database, which is used for quick searching. The files also enable address searching within the Mail and iChat applications, which are integrated with Address Book.

ABCDP files can be found in the following directory:/Library/Application Support/AddressBook/Metadata

NOTE: The ABCDP format was introduced in OS X 10.6. In OS X 10.8, the Address Book application was replaced with the Contacts application.

List of all softwares that can open the Address Book CoreData Person File
Mac
Apple Contacts

How to fix problems with .ABCDP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ABCDP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ABCDP file format
  2. You need to check the .ABCDP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)