File Extension Database

Open PKA File

PKA extension files are activity files for a practice session created with Cisco Packet Tracer, which is a network simulation program that allows students to experiment with network behavior.

PKA files contain instructions for designing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting various network configurations.

PKA files support a set of simulated Application Layer Protocols, they also contain the physical topology of the network, whose network devices have simply been dragged to the screen at the design stage using Packet Tracer software.

PKA files are part of a simulator, and due to its limitations regarding hardware functionalities, its use in production networks is not recommended.

To open and operate a PKA file, you must have the following software installed:

Cisco Packet Tracer

How Can I Open PKA File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PKA File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PKA File on Android

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

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