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Details of extension .pkv

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .pkv file extension, which is related to Steam Package Data. We'll explain what exactly a .pkv fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .pkv files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the file format associated with this file extension!

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pkv file - Steam Package Data

Steam Package Data

The PKV file is a Steam Package Data. Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. GCF's are the name of the single files in which Steam games are stored and official content is downloaded.
Category: Archive files
Application: Steam
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.sim Steam Game Backup Metadata
.gcf Steam Game Cache File
.mst Steam Client Installer Transform Data
.alt Steam ALT Data
Links:
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The .pkv file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .pkv extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .pkv file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.kv Kivy Source Code
.pvk Microsoft Software Publisher Private Key
.plv Prince of Persia Single Level Data
.pkf Adobe Audition Peak File
.pov POV-Ray Raytracing Format
.pmv Return to Zork Video Data

The .pkv extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .pkv filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

kv (1), pvk (1), plv (1), pkf (1), pov (1), pmv (1), pkb (1), pjv (1), pkg (1), pkc (1)

Having trouble opening a .pkv file?

If you want to open a .pkv file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .pkv association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.pkv

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android

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