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Basic information about VPK file

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

There are 4 file types using the VPK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VPK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VPK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VPK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VPK file?
  • How to open a VPK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VPK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VPK file?
  • How to convert VPK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VPK file format?


1.Detail information about VPK file extension: Valve Pak

File type Valve Pak Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Binary
Description VPK file is a Valve Pak developed by Valve. A VPK file is a Valve Pak file used by some games developed with the Source Engine, which include Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, DOTA 2, and Portal 2. It may be a master directory file for a collection of VPK files or may be one of the raw VPK data files. VPK files are used for storing maps, models, materials, choreography scenes, and other original game content, but can can be used for making game mods as well.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VPK files

Windows		 GCFScape
Gibbed's VPK Extractor
Valve Left 4 Dead
Valve Portal 2
Valve Half-Life
Valve Half-Life 2
Valve Team Fortress 2

macOS		 GridMount
Valve Left 4 Dead
Valve Portal 2
Valve Half-Life 2


2.Detail information about VPK file extension: EverQuest II Game Archive File

File type EverQuest II Game Archive File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VPK file is a EverQuest II Game Archive File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VPK files

Windows		 EverQuest II


3.Detail information about VPK file extension: Verge Pack File

File type Verge Pack File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VPK file is a Verge Pack File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VPK files


4.Detail information about VPK file extension: Titanfall Game Archive

File type Titanfall Game Archive Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VPK file is a Titanfall Game Archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VPK files

Windows		 Titanfall VPK Tool
Titanfall



Can't open a VPK 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.VPK”。

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 VPK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VPK 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.