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Basic information about PK4 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PK4（*.PK4 or *.pk4）, 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 PK4 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PK4 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PK4 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PK4 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PK4 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PK4 file?
  • How to open a PK4 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PK4 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PK4 file?
  • How to convert PK4 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PK4 file format?


1.Detail information about PK4 file extension: Doom 3 Engine Game Data File

File type Doom 3 Engine Game Data File Category Game Files
Developer id Software File format Zip
Description PK4 file is a Doom 3 Engine Game Data File developed by id Software. Compressed game data file used by games that use the id Tech 4 game engine, which was developed by id Software for Doom 3; stores game assets, such as maps, graphics, audio files, or other data used for gameplay; similar to the .PK3 format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PK4 files

Windows		 QuArK
Pk4scape
Corel WinZip 21
Doom 3
Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil
Prey
Quake 4
Railroad Tycoon 3
Wolfenstein



Can't open a PK4 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.PK4”。

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 PK4 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PK4 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 PK4 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 PK4 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PK4 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 PK4 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PK4 file is damaged.
  • Whether the PK4 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PK4 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PK4 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PK4 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PK4 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PK4 file.

If the PK4 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.