ARK File Extension

The ARK file extension was created by Studio Wildcard and is also known as the ARK: Survival Evolved World File. ARK is classified as a Game Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open ARK files in Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved program.

ARK: Survival Evolved World File Type

What is a ARK File Type?

The ARK file is one of three ARK backup files: Survival that advanced players commonly encounter. The .ARKPROFILE contains a player profile and the .ARKTRIBE contains information about a tribe of players.

By default ARK files are saved by ARK Steam installations: Survival Evolved in the following Windows directory.

Steam\ steamapps\ common\ ARK\ ShooterGame\ Sauvé\ SaveedArksLocal\.

What is a Default ARK File Name?

The name given to ARK files is simply the name of the world, such as TheCenter.ark or ScorchedEarth.ark.

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ARK Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the ARK: Survival Evolved World File .ARK File Extensions while opening the .ARK files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open ARK Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for ARK: Survival Evolved World File on your system such as Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved.
2. Associate default Studio Wildcard Ark Survival Evolved Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved program for *.ark (ARK: Survival Evolved World File) files.
   
   

   Associate ARK Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.ARK (e.g example.ark) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Studio Wildcard Ark Survival Evolved Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ark files.
   
   

Related ARK File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for ARK File Extension

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

	Software	License	Developer
	Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved 000 for Windows	Paid	Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved
	Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved 000 for Windows	Paid	Studio Wildcard ARK Survival Evolved

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