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APK File Extension

APK file extension is created by Google, also known as Android Package File. APK has been classified as Common File Types. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open APK files in Google Android SDK program.



Android Package File Type

Android Package File Type
Extension .apk
Developer Google
Popularity 5.0 (11995 Votes)
Mime Type application/vnd.android.package-archive
Default Program Google Android SDK
Category Common File Types
Format Zip
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a APK File Type?

Typically, the APK files are never seen by users because Android manages l' installation of applications in the back-plan via Google Play or another platform-form distribution d' applications. There are many websites, however, that offer the direct download of APK files for users of' Android who want to install applications themselves. In this case, you should trust the source of the APK file, because malware can be distributed in APK files, just as it can in Windows and .EXE files.

By following these instructions you can manually install the APK files. Be sure to trust the source of the APK file.

The APK files are saved in compressed .ZIP format and can be opened by n' any Zip decompression tool. Therefore, if you want to explore the contents of an APK file you can rename the' file extension to ".zip" and open the file, or you can open the file directly through a Zip application.

Android applications are developed using the Android Studio, l' official IDE for Android software developers. Available for Windows, Mac and Linux, it allows users to develop applications and prepare them for downloading to a distribution service, such as Google Play. Once the applications are ready, they can be integrated into APK files and signed for publication.

See the .AAB description for details on Google 's new publication format for developers.



Free online APK Tools & Apps

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



APK Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open APK Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Android Package File on your system such as Google Android SDK.
  2. Associate default Google Google Android SDK program for *.apk (Android Package File) files.

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

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

Related APK File Extensions

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



All Platform Software Programs for APK File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the APK 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 APK File on Windows

Software License Developer
Google Android SDK image. Google Android SDK 23 for Windows Freeware Google
Anki image. Anki 000 for Windows Free Anki
Igor Pavlov 7-Zip image. Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows Open Source 7-Zip
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Windows Open Source PeaZip
RARLAB WinRAR image. RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows Shareware RARLAB

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen APK File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Google Android SDK image. Google Android SDK 23 for MacOs Freeware Google
Anki image. Anki 000 for MacOs Free Anki

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen APK file on Linux

Software License Developer
Google Android SDK image. Google Android SDK 23 for Linux Freeware Google
Anki image. Anki 000 for Linux Free Anki
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Linux Open Source PeaZip

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen APK file on Web

Software License Developer
AnkiWeb image. AnkiWeb 000 for Web Free AnkiWeb

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen APK file on iOS

Software License Developer
Anki image. Anki 000 for iOS Free Anki

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen APK file on Android

Software License Developer
Anki image. Anki 000 for Android Free Anki
Google Android image. Google Android 000 for Android Included with OS Google Android

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.

APK file extension icon image.About APK - Android Package File

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Updated 11/1/2024


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