VPK File Extension

The VPK file extension was created by Developer and is also known as the PlayStation Vita Application Package. VPK is classified as a Compressed Files and This file is saved in a zipped format. You can view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open VPK files in GCFScape program.

PlayStation Vita Application Package File Type

PlayStation Vita Application Package File Type
Extension .vpk
Developer Not Available
Popularity 5.0 (7 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program GCFScape
Category Compressed Files
Format Zip
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a VPK File Type?

VPK files can only be installed on PlayStation Vita consoles that have been "jailbroken," or "hacked," with Henkaku. This Homebrew enabler allows users to better customize the content that can be used or played on the console. You can install apps packaged in a VPK file using VitaShell, which is a file manager that can be installed on the PlayStation Vita console.Since VPK files are compressed using Zip-compression, you can extract the contents of the files using a Zip decompression utility, such as WinZip or 7-Zip. You may want to rename the .vpk file extension to .zip first and then open it with the decompression utility.

Free Online VPK Tools & Apps

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VPK Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the PlayStation Vita Application Package .VPK=11236 File Extensions while opening the .VPK=11236 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open VPK Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for PlayStation Vita Application Package on your system such as GCFScape.
  2. Associate default Gcfscape GCFScape program for *.vpk (PlayStation Vita Application Package) files.

    Associate VPK Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.VPK (e.g example.vpk) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gcfscape GCFScape program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .vpk files.

    Associate VPK Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.VPK (e.g example.vpk) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Gcfscape GCFScape 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 .GCFScape extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related VPK File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for VPK File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the VPK 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open VPK File on Windows

Software License Developer
GCFScape image. GCFScape 000 for Windows Free GCFScape
vanBasco's Karaoke Player image. vanBasco's Karaoke Player 000 for Windows Free vanBasco's Karaoke Player

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Software License Developer
Valve Left 4 Dead image. Valve Left 4 Dead 000 for MacOs Paid Valve Left 4 Dead

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

VPK file extension icon image.About VPK - PlayStation Vita Application Package

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Updated 6/1/2025