File extension .PACK
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Pack200 Packed JAR Format | Oracle | Encoded Files |
A PACK file is a compressed Java archive, typically created with .JAR files. These files are compressed with the Pack200 algorithm, which is specifically designed for compressing Java archives. The PACK file has an associated PACK.GZ. file extension that contains the compressed version of the associated JAR archive. Although PACK files are not as commonly used as .ZIP (created with WinZip or 7-Zip) or .RAR archives (created with WinRAR), the compression ratio obtained with a Pack200 algorithm is very good.
Related File Extensions
The most common related file extensions used with PACK files are .JAR, .WAR, and EAR. All of these file types are compressed archives based on the Java Archive format and are used for deploying application packages that can run on any platform that runs a Java Virtual Machine. The JAR and WAR files can also be opened and extracted with common archiving programs such as WinZip, WinRAR, 7-Zip, and IZArc.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .PACK) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .PACK extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .PACK file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .PACK extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .PACK extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PACK file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PACK file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .PACK file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PACK file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PACK file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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