Step 1: get the file as XML
Planline reads the MS Project XML format, which MS Project, ProjectLibre and many other tools can write. The binary .mpp format cannot be read in a browser, so ask the sender for XML, or save it yourself:
- MS Project: File › Save As › choose XML Format (*.xml).
- ProjectLibre (free): open the .mpp, then File › Save As › MS Project XML.
Tip: if you have neither, the free desktop app ProjectLibre can open most .mpp files and save them as XML for Planline.
Step 2: import it
- Open the scheduler and click Import.
- Choose the
.xmlfile. - Planline brings in the task outline, durations, links with lag, percent complete, actual dates, the status date, working days and holidays from the project calendar.
Step 3: use it
- See the Gantt chart with critical path and float
- Update progress and the status date
- Build a dashboard with an S-curve
- Export an Excel report, or save back to MS Project XML
Frequently asked questions
Can Planline open .mpp files?
Not directly. The .mpp format is a closed binary format. Save the file as MS Project XML (from MS Project or the free ProjectLibre) and import that.
Can I edit the schedule and send it back?
Yes. Make your changes, then use Export › MS Project XML. MS Project can open the result.
Is the file uploaded to a server?
No. The file is read by your browser and saved only on your device.
Try it on your own schedule
Planline is free, needs no sign-up and keeps your data in your browser. Start from the sample project or import your own file.