File Extension Database

Open PACKAGE File

A PACKAGE format and extension file is a package of resources used by various Electronic Arts (EA) games.

A PACKAGE file can contain audio data, 3D model, texture, character, zone and other game data.

These resources, related to the PACKAGE files, can be used by various EA games, for example, The Sims 2-4 and Online, Sim City 4 or Spore.

A PACKAGE files can store a file of one or more game files, usually in XML format. PACKAGE files are saved in EA's standard DBPF file format.

Users can edit PACKAGE files with dedicated editing tools for each game or application, for example, for the Sims an official SimPE or EA ContentManager tool can be used.

The header of the PACKAGE file contains information about the given file type and the index of files stored in the file. Installing custom files requires the installation of the appropriate mods.

PACKAGE files can be found on all platforms where any EA application is installed, including mobile, however there may be problems trying to work with those files, due to compatibility issues.

Below is a list of applications that support PACKAGE files:

SporeEdit (Unavailable)
The Sims 3

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.SharePoint.package.10.0

How Can I Open PACKAGE File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PACKAGE File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PACKAGE File on Android

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

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