What is Perforce P4 (Helix Core)?
What is Perforce P4 (formerly Helix Core)? And why is P4 considered the industry standard version control system?
In this overview, our Sr. P4 User Advocate, Jase Lindgren breaks down what P4 is, how it works, and why it’s trusted for massive projects—from AAA games to blockbuster films to advanced hardware development.
You’ll learn how P4 handles huge binary files, prevents conflicts with exclusive file checkouts, protects your IP with granular permissions, and more. We’ll also cover the broader Perforce P4 platform—from P4 DAM and P4 Code Review—to branching and integrations with the tools you already use.
Ready to see what Perforce P4 can do for your team?
👉 P4 is FREE for up to 5 users and 20 workspaces. Deploy in the cloud or on-premises and start versioning today:
☁️ If you’re newer to networking and security and would rather run your server in the cloud, consider subscribing to P4 Cloud to get started: