.APK File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .APK? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .APK file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .APK file?

.APK file belongs to the category of Executable Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

.APK apk
Developer: Google
File Type: Android Package File
Format: Binary

.APK file is associated with Android Package File developed by Google, has a Binary Format and belongs to Executable Files category.

An APK file is an application for the Android OS. Some apps are installed on Android devices, and the rest are available for download from Google Play. Any application downloaded from Google Play is automatically installed on your device, while all other applications from other sources need to be downloaded manually.

Additional data

Users rarely see APK files because Android installs all apps in the background through Google Play and other app distribution platforms.

Most websites directly download APK files to Android users, who can install the app manually.



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