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Details of extension .apk

5 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) in our database

Below, you can find answers to the following questions:

  • What is the .apk file?
  • Which program can create the .apk file?
  • Where can you find a description of the .apk format?
  • What can convert .apk files to a different format?
  • Which MIME-type is associated with the .apk extension?
.apk
Android Application Package .apk file icon

Android Application Package

The APK file is an Android Application Package. Each Android application is compiled and packaged in a single file that includes all of the application's code (.dex files), resources, assets, and manifest file.
 
Category: Archive files
Application: Android SDK
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/vnd.android.package-archive
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Related extensions:
.thumbnails Android Thumbnails Folder
.odex Android Optimized Dalvik Executable
.abex Enhanced Android Backup
.ndu SymbianOS Backup Data
.sis Symbian Install Package
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.apk
Active Tutor Project .apk file icon

Active Tutor Project

The APK file is an Active Tutor Project. Active Tutor is a media authoring tool that allows you to create on-demand training.
 
Category: Project files
Application: Active Tutor
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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.mpa Mitsubishi E-Designer Project
.spj Image Composite Editor Panorama Project
.svp Subsurface Viewer Project
.dfk Dark Flow Project
.cpb Comicino Studio Project
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.apk
Asustor ADM Application Package .apk file icon

Asustor ADM Application Package

The APK file is an Asustor ADM Application Package. ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) is the dedicated operating system for all ASUSTOR NAS devices.
 
Category: Archive files
Application: Asustor ADM
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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.pp Amiga PowerPacker Compressed Archive
.sbc Smart Book Compiled Distribution Data
.uti PrivateCrypto Encrypted Archive
.frp FaxRush Package
.spkg SageMath Package
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.apk
Train Simulator Packaged Activity Data .apk file icon

Train Simulator Packaged Activity Data

The APK file is a Train Simulator Packaged Activity Data. Microsoft Train Simulator is a Windows PC simulation game that simulates the experience of being a train conductor.
 
Category: Game Data files
Application: Train Simulator
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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.act Train Simulator Activity Data
.s Train Simulator Shape Data
.asv Train Simulator Computed Activity Data
.ace Train Simulator Texture Data
.sd Train Simulator Shape Definition Data
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.apk
GameSpy Arcade Service Data .apk file icon

GameSpy Arcade Service Data

The APK file is a GameSpy Arcade Service Data. GameSpy Arcade was a shareware multiplayer game server browsing utility.
 
Category: Data files
Application: GameSpy Arcade
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
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Related extensions:
.xxi GameSpy Arcade Data
.arcade GameSpy Arcade Data
.asn GameSpy Arcade Skin Data
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Other types of files may also use the .apk file extension. If you have helpful information about .apk extension, write to us!

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

We found the following similar extensions in our database:

.xpk XPK Player Compressed Audio
.ak TracerCAD File
.qpk QNX Package File
.pk Packed Metafont Data
.apj Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture Project
.zpk ShipRush Shipping Template

The .apk filename extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

ak (1), xpk (1), qpk (1), pak (1), apo (1), apl (1), ap (1), akp (1), zpk (1), wpk (1), pk (1), apu (1), apm (1), apj (1), alk (1)

Can't open a .apk file?

If you want to open a .apk file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. If the .apk association isn't set correctly, you may receive the following error message:

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.apk

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