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Basic information about HPK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HPK（*.HPK or *.hpk）, 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 HPK file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the HPK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HPK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HPK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HPK file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the HPK file?
How to open a HPK file?
What programs do I need to open a HPK file?
What programs help to create and edit a HPK file?
How to convert HPK files to another file format?
How to convert another files to HPK file format?

1.Detail information about HPK file extension: Tropico Game Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HPK files
File type	Tropico Game Archive	Category	Game Files
Developer	PopTop Software	File format	Binary
Description	HPK file is a Tropico Game Archive developed by PopTop Software. Game archive used by Tropico, a game where players build and maintain the island of Tropico as El Presidente, the ruler; may contain a variety of game data, including music (i.e., music.hpk), maps, and other content.
Windows	PopTop Tropico HPK Archiver HPK Extractor Imperium Romanum Tropico 3 Tropico 4

2.Detail information about HPK file extension: HPack Compressed Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert HPK files
File type	HPack Compressed Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	HPK file is a HPack Compressed Archive.
Windows	HPACK
macOS	HPACK

Can't open a HPK 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.HPK”。

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 HPK extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support HPK 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 HPK 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 HPK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HPK 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 HPK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the HPK 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.