MPQ File

What are MPQ files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MPQ 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 MPQ files.

What is a MPQ file?

A .MPQ file is a MPQ Archive - Blizzard Game Data file.

Files that contain the .mpq file extension are used by Blizzard Entertainment in some of the company's computer gaming applications. The MPQ files that are associated with the Blizzard game applications store compressed data used during the gameplay experience, such as graphics and sounds. This information can be stored in a compressed format to save space on the user's hard drive.

The MPQ format allows for compression, encryption and segmentation of the various game files. The first game to use the MPQ file format was the Diablo gaming software, but the format is now used across a variety of Blizzard Entertainment gaming applications including the popular Warcraft and Starcraft computer games.

How to open MPQ files

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

Programs that open MPQ Archive - Blizzard Game Data files

Last updated: September 22, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MPQ files. Remember, different programs may use MPQ 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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