Home » Compressed Files, P » PACK

Basic information about PACK file

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

There are 5 file types using the PACK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PACK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PACK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PACK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PACK file?
  • How to open a PACK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PACK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PACK file?
  • How to convert PACK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PACK file format?


1.Detail information about PACK file extension: GLSL Pack

File type GLSL Pack Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PACK file is a GLSL Pack. The pack file extension is used by GLSL (OpenGL Shading Language) for pack files.

OpenGL Shading Language is a high-level shading language based on the syntax of the C and C++ programming languages.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PACK files


2.Detail information about PACK file extension: CustoPack Tools Theme Pack

File type CustoPack Tools Theme Pack Category Data Files
Developer neOceane File format Binary
Description PACK file is a CustoPack Tools Theme Pack developed by neOceane.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PACK files

Windows
neOceane CustoPack Tools


3.Detail information about PACK file extension: Pack200 Packed Jar File

File type Pack200 Packed Jar File Category Encoded Files
Developer Oracle File format Binary
Description PACK file is a Pack200 Packed Jar File developed by Oracle.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PACK files

Windows
Oracle Pax200
Oracle Java Web Start

macOS
Oracle Pax200
Oracle Java Web Start

Linux
Oracle Pax200
Oracle Java Web Start


4.Detail information about PACK file extension: Java Update Common File

File type Java Update Common File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PACK file is a Java Update Common File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PACK files


5.Detail information about PACK file extension: Creative Assembly Game Resource File

File type Creative Assembly Game Resource File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PACK file is a Creative Assembly Game Resource File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PACK files

Windows
Total War: Rome II
Medieval 2: Total War
Total War: WARHAMMER



Can't open a PACK 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.PACK”。

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 PACK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PACK 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.