File Extension Database

Open PAK File

PAK files have several applications, some of them are listed below.

PAK (Packed) File

The PAK file is a DOS container file format that can contain other files.

The data in a PAK file can be compressed or uncompressed, but is typically compressed using ZLIB compression.

Simutrans Object File

In this section, the PAK file is used by Simutrans, a free transport simulation game.

The PAK file contains the graphics and properties of the game objects, and is compiled from a plain text DAT data file and a PNG source image.

To modify Simutrans objects, the source DAT and PNG files used to package a PAK file are downloaded, then those files are modified and repackaged into a new PAK file.

Skype Language Settings Package

A PAK file is a package used by Microsoft Skype, a popular online video and audio communication program.

The PAK file contains user interface settings in a specific language, such as English, Spanish, and French, that apply to the Skype UI based on the user's locale.

PAK files are only used by the Windows version of Microsoft Skype.

Software to open a PAK file

In some cases, PAK files are referenced by the software that created them, and are not intended to be opened manually.

However, below is a list of program packages that open a PAK file

How Can I Open PAK File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PAK File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PAK File on Android

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

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

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