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By Tim Fisher Tim Fisher Senior Vice President & Group General Manager, Tech & Sustainability Emporia State University Tim Fisher has more than 30 years' of professional technology experience. He's been writing about tech for more than two decades and serves as the VP and General Manager of Lifewire. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email File Types File Types Apps Windows MS Office Linux Google Drive Backup & Utilities Design Cryptocurrency A file with the MPK file extension is an ArcGIS Map Package file that contains map data (layouts, embedded objects, and more) in one file that's easy to distribute. The MPK file extension is also used for Project64 Memory Pack files, which are used by Nintendo 64 emulators. If what you have is a video file, it's more than likely an MKV file that you're misreading as an MPK file. See the bottom of this page for other similar-looking file extensions that you might be confusing for an MPK file. How to Open an MPK File
MPK files that are ArcGIS Map Package files can be opened with Esri's ArcGIS program. ArcGIS Map Document files (.MXD) are embedded in MPK files and can be opened with the same software. With ArcGIS open, you should be able to drag the MPK file directly into the program. Another way is to right-click on the MPK file and select Unpack. The map packages will unpack to the user's \Documents\ArcGIS\Packages\ folder. Project64 Memory Pack files that end in the MPK file extension can be opened with Project64. If you find that an application on your PC attempts to open the MPK file, but it's the wrong application, or if you would rather have another installed program open your MPK files, you can change the default program in Windows. How to Convert an MPK File
You should be able to convert an ArcGIS Map Package MPK file using the ArcGIS program mentioned above. This can be done as follows: Open the MPK file in ArcGIS. Select Project. Select Save As. Give the project a new name and select Save. You can't convert MPK to MP4, AVI, or any other video format because MPKs aren't videos. However, MKV files are video files, and so they can be converted to other video file formats with a free video converter. Still Can' t Open the File
It's easy to misread another file's extension as .MPK, even if the two formats are unrelated and can't be used with the same software. If your file won't open with the programs mentioned above, there's a good chance that it's not an MPK file. Some file types that look similar to MPK files include MPL, MPLS, MPN, and MAP. Another is KMP, which is a Korg Trinity/Triton Keymap file that you can open with Awave Studio. MPKG is a tricky one that's identical to MPK with just one extra letter at the end. These are Meta Package files used by Mac computers. If you find that your file doesn't use the .MPK file extension, research the file extension that it is using to learn more about the format and, hopefully, find a valid program that can open, edit, or convert it. FAQ How do I edit shapefiles from an MPK package? In ArcMap, go to Customize > Toolbars > Editor > Start Editing. Select the shapefile and click OK to begin editing. Select Save Edits > Stop Editing when you are done. How do I save an ArcMap as an MPK file? In ArcMap, go to File > Share As > Map Package. Enter a name for the new map package, choose where to save it, and specify additional files you want to include. Next, enter a description, select Analyze to check for errors, and select Share to create the file. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire AVE File (What It Is and How to Open One) WLMP File (What It Is and How to Open One) GRD File (What It Is & How to Open One) MP4V File (What It Is & How to Open One) M4V File (What It Is and How to Open One) ARW File (What It Is & How to Open One) ALP File (What It Is and How to Open One) FBR File (What It Is and How to Open One) DYLIB File (What It Is & How to Open One) MTS File (What It Is & How to Open One) THEMEPACK File (What It Is & How to Open One) RPM File (What It Is and How to Open One) 3GP File (What It Is & How to Open One) DO File (What It Is & How to Open One) EPRT File (What It Is and How to Open One) What Is a WEBM File? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies