Basic information about ARK file

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

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


1.Detail information about ARK file extension: PowerDesk Pro Archive

File type PowerDesk Pro Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer ARK11 File format N/A
Description ARK file is a PowerDesk Pro Archive developed by ARK11. File archive created with the CP/M utility "ARK11.COM," an outdated file compression program for MS-DOS; contains a group of files saved as a single compressed archive; can be extracted using PowerDesk Pro.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARK files

Windows		 Avanquest PowerDesk Pro



How to convert ARK files to another file format?

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

ARK to ARC ARK to WRC


How to convert another files to ARK file format?

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

ARC to ARK


Can't open a ARK 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.ARK”。

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 ARK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ARK 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.