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Open MPQ File

MPQ files, whose acronym stands for Mo'PaQ, or Mike O'Brien Pack, which is the name of its creator, is a file format used in several Blizzard Entertainment games.

The MPQ file format can contain graphics, sounds, and level data for Blizzard games.

Since the popular game Diablo, the MPQ file has been used in many games developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, including Diablo II, StarCraft, WarCraft, StarCraft II.

The MPQ file is an excellent container for binary resources ideal for level maps, character and object models, music, video, which denotes the versatility of the format.

It is a versatile format as it has the capacity for compression, encryption, file segmentation, XML files, cryptographic signature and it can also store multiple versions of the same file for internationalization purposes.

Inside the MPQ file, the data is compressed using compression algorithms Zlib, Bzip2, LZMA, in addition to the traditional PKZIP, this compressed data is also encrypted.

MPQ files can use some compression algorithms that can be combined.

There are a multitude of unofficial tools for opening MPQ files, for modding purposes, for example the MPQExtractor or MPQEditor, developed by independent programmers.

For more information about the software packages with which you can work MPQ files, go to the following link:

How Can I Open MPQ File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MPQ file is to find a MPQ file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPQ 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 MPQ 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 MPQ file opener then try to search online for "MPQ viewer", "application to open MPQ file" or "open MPQ file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MPQ file

How Can I Open MPQ File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MPQ file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPQ 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 MPQ file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MPQ file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MPQ file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MPQ file then try to search for "MPQ viewer", "application to open MPQ file" or "read MPQ file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MPQ file

How Can I Open MPQ File on Android

If you downloaded a MPQ 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 MPQ 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 "MPQ".
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 "MPQ viewer", "MPQ 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 MPQ File on iPhone or iPad

To open MPQ 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 MPQ 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 "MPQ". This way you can find apps which can open MPQ 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 "MPQ viewer" or "MPQ file" online in your favorite search engine.

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