Basic information about DPK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DPK（*.DPK or *.dpk）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DPK file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the DPK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DPK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DPK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DPK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DPK file?
  • How to open a DPK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DPK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DPK file?
  • How to convert DPK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DPK file format?


1.Detail information about DPK file extension: Delphi Package

File type Delphi Package Category Developer Files
Developer Embarcadero Technologies File format N/A
Description DPK file is a Delphi Package developed by Embarcadero Technologies. File used by Delphi Windows development software; may store a package for extending Delphi applications (runtime packages) or the Delphi IDE itself (designtime packages); often contains a reusable development component such as a user interface component.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DPK files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Embarcadero Delphi


2.Detail information about DPK file extension: Microsoft Windows Application Manager Deleted Package File

File type Microsoft Windows Application Manager Deleted Package File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DPK file is a Microsoft Windows Application Manager Deleted Package File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DPK files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


3.Detail information about DPK file extension: Pascal File

File type Pascal File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DPK file is a Pascal File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DPK files

Windows		 Adobe ExtendScript


4.Detail information about DPK file extension: Lemon Interactive Starmageddon File

File type Lemon Interactive Starmageddon File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DPK file is a Lemon Interactive Starmageddon File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DPK files



Can't open a DPK file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DPK”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DPK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DPK file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DPK files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DPK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DPK file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DPK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DPK file is damaged.
  • Whether the DPK file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DPK file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DPK file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DPK file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DPK file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DPK file.

If the DPK file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.