File Extension Database

Open DESKTHEMEPACK File

A DESKTHEMEPACK format file is a desktop theme file included starting with the Windows 8 operating system.

It should be noted that DESKTHEMEPACK is not an extension, but a format that, in turn, is archived in the CAB file.

The DESKTHEMEPACK format contains background images, in JPG format, as well as a THEME extension file, which, in turn, contains colors, sounds and other settings used to customize the Windows desktop.

DESKTHEMEPACK files can be downloaded and shared with other Windows users, however DESKTHEMEPACK files are specific to Windows 8 and are not compatible with Windows 7.

It should be noticed that after unpacking their content they can be used in other operating systems, including Windows 7.

DESKTHEMEPACK files can be created manually using dedicated system customization tools. They can also be customized by right-clicking "My Themes" in the Windows Personalization Control Panel and selecting "Save Theme to Share" .

To work with DESKTHEMEPACK files you must have Windows 8 available on your system:

Windows 8

How Can I Open DESKTHEMEPACK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DESKTHEMEPACK file is to find a DESKTHEMEPACK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DESKTHEMEPACK file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DESKTHEMEPACK file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DESKTHEMEPACK file opener then try to search online for "DESKTHEMEPACK viewer", "application to open DESKTHEMEPACK file" or "open DESKTHEMEPACK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DESKTHEMEPACK file

How Can I Open DESKTHEMEPACK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DESKTHEMEPACK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DESKTHEMEPACK file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DESKTHEMEPACK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DESKTHEMEPACK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DESKTHEMEPACK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DESKTHEMEPACK file then try to search for "DESKTHEMEPACK viewer", "application to open DESKTHEMEPACK file" or "read DESKTHEMEPACK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DESKTHEMEPACK file

How Can I Open DESKTHEMEPACK File on Android

If you downloaded a DESKTHEMEPACK file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DESKTHEMEPACK file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DESKTHEMEPACK".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DESKTHEMEPACK viewer", "DESKTHEMEPACK file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DESKTHEMEPACK File on iPhone or iPad

To open DESKTHEMEPACK File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DESKTHEMEPACK file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DESKTHEMEPACK". This way you can find apps which can open DESKTHEMEPACK files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DESKTHEMEPACK viewer" or "DESKTHEMEPACK file" online in your favorite search engine.