What is the difference between .ipl and .dot?
- Extension
 - .ipl
 - .dot
 
- Format
 - Binary
 
- Category
 - 3D
 - Document
 
- Developer
 - Avid Technology
 - Microsoft
 
- Description
 - IPL is popularly used to store 3D applications or computer games graphic texture images. It is also used as a Pantone Spot reference palette in CorelDRAW to apply colours to editable elements.
 - The dot file extension is associated with Microsoft Word, a popular word processing software developed by Microsoft. Specifically, a dot file is a Word Document Template, which serves as a blueprint for creating multiple documents with a similar format, layout, and structure. These templates can include predefined styles, formatting, text, and even images that can be used to create new documents with a consistent look and feel, saving time and ensuring uniformity across documents for personal, educational, or business purposes.
 
- MIME Type
 - image/x-ipl
 - application/msword
 
- Sample
 - sample.dot
 
- Wikipedia
 - .dot on Wikipedia