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Basic information about PAK file

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

There are 5 file types using the PAK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PAK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PAK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PAK file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PAK file extension: PAK (Packed) File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAK files
File type	PAK (Packed) File	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	PAK file is a PAK (Packed) File. Compressed archive format originating from DOS that can contain many files; data in a PAK file may be compressed or uncompressed, but is usually compressed using ZLIB compression.
Windows	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows Corel WinZip 21 ESTsoft ALZip Avanquest PowerDesk Pro Blitzkrieg Crysis DePacker Dragon UnPACKer IZArc PakExplorer PeaZip QuArK WinRAR
macOS	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 The Unarchiver

2.Detail information about PAK file extension: Video Game Package

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAK files
File type	Video Game Package	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	PAK file is a Video Game Package.
Windows	Leinen PAK Explorer Pak Explorer Sprite Explorer DePacker QuArK Wally

3.Detail information about PAK file extension: Simutrans Object File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAK files
File type	Simutrans Object File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Simutrans	File format	Binary
Description	PAK file is a Simutrans Object File developed by Simutrans.
Windows	Simutrans
macOS	Simutrans
Linux	Simutrans

4.Detail information about PAK file extension: CrazyTalk SFX File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAK files
File type	CrazyTalk SFX File	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAK file is a CrazyTalk SFX File.
Windows	CrazyTalk

5.Detail information about PAK file extension: Orgadata LogiKal Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAK files
File type	Orgadata LogiKal Data	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PAK file is a Orgadata LogiKal Data.
Windows	LogiKal

How to convert PAK files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for PAK files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PAK to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PAK to ZIP

How to convert another files to PAK file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to PAK file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PAK conversion, you may use the option.

ZIP to PAK

TAR to PAK

Can't open a PAK 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.PAK”。

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 PAK extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PAK 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.