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
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.
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Mime-type: application/vnd.android.package-archive
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.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
The APK file is an Active Tutor Project. Active Tutor is a media authoring tool that allows you to create on-demand training.
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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
.cpb Comicino Studio Project
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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.
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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
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.apk
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.
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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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GameSpy Arcade Service Data
The APK file is a GameSpy Arcade Service Data. GameSpy Arcade was a shareware multiplayer game server browsing utility.
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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.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
.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:
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apo (1),
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apu (1),
apm (1),
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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