PK3 File Extension

PK3 file extension is created by ZDoom, also known as ZDoom Package. PK3 has been classified as Game Files. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open PK3 files in id Software Quake 3 program.

ZDoom Package File Type

What is a PK3 File Type?

The PK3 files are used primarily by ZDoom, an application used for older games such as Doom, Heretic and Hexen. They can also be used by Sonic Robo Blast 2 (SRB2), a fan-made, open-source Sonic the Hedgehog game.

SRB2 started using the 2.2 version of PK3 files, replacing .SRB files to store game resources. SRB2 uses PK3 files to store games-ons, as well as Doom WAD files.

How to Open PK3 File?

If you are a game moderator trying to edit the contents of the PK3 file, you can use the free SLADE utility for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.Since the PK3 files are Zip @ - compressed, you can unpackage and access the resources in the files with the 'Zip utility, such as Microsoft Explorer (Windows), Core WinZip (Windows), Apple Utilive Archive (MacOS) and Peipat format files.

Free online PK3 Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PK3 (ZDoom Package) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PK3, merge, split and compare the PK3 files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PK3 Converter

Open PK3

Edit PK3

Compare PK3 Files

Merge PK3 Files

Split PK3 Files

PK3 Metadata Viewer

PK3 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the ZDoom Package .PK3 File Extensions while opening the .PK3 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PK3 Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for ZDoom Package on your system such as id Software Quake 3.
2. Associate default Id Software id Software Quake 3 program for *.pk3 (ZDoom Package) files.
   
   

   Associate PK3 Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PK3 (e.g example.pk3) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Id Software id Software Quake 3 program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pk3 files.
   
   

   Associate PK3 Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PK3 (e.g example.pk3) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Id Software id Software Quake 3 program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .id Software Quake 3 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PK3 File Extensions

PK3 default file extension is .PK3 and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PK3 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PK3 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PK3 File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows	Open Source	7-Zip
	id Software Quake 3 N/A for Windows	Commercial	id Software
	QuArK 6 for Windows	Freeware	QuArK
	ZDoom 000 for Windows	Free	ZDoom

Open PK3 File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GZDoom 000 for MacOs	Free	GZDoom
	id Software Quake 3 N/A for MacOs	Commercial	id Software

Open PK3 file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GZDoom 000 for Linux	Free	GZDoom
	id Software Quake 3 N/A for Linux	Commercial	id Software

Open PK3 file on Web

Open PK3 file on iOS

Open PK3 file on Android

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