LPK File

What are LPK files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a LPK file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your LPK files.

What is a LPK file?

LPK files have multiple uses, and Lazarus Package is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Lazarus Package

Lazarus Packages are a convenient file format for coders. It helps them package and distribute components, libraries or units for use in their Lazarus based software projects. LPK files contain component details, library specifications, and metadata about the package.

This information is used by the Lazarus IDE to manage the composition of a package plus ensure its components and libraries can be accessed from specific projects.

Sharing these packages and their content simplifies coding efforts. A coder may reuse other's code instead of rewriting everything from scratch each time they need new functions.

LPK files provide coders with an effortless way to roll out components and libraries to other coders as well as allowing project access even when key parts or units are elsewhere or missing.

How to open LPK files

We have identified one LPK opener that is compatible with this specific type of LPK file.

Programs that open Lazarus Package files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .LPK

While Lazarus Package is a popular type of LPK-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .LPK file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Tecplot Layout Package

We know that one LPK format is Tecplot Layout Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested three different LPK openers which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of LPK files. Remember, different programs may use LPK files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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