Files with arsc extension can be found as resource data packs for apps for devices based on Android operating system for smart phones and tablets.

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Software that open arsc file

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ARSC file extension - Dalvik Virtual Machine resource pack file

What is arsc file? How to open arsc files?

File type specification:

Mobile phones related file type icon Mobile phones related file type

arsc file icon: arsc filetype icon

File extension arsc is mainly related to the Dalvik Virtual Machine, a core part of the Google Android operating system and is used to run Android applications.

The arsc file is a part of the APK Android application archive with other data such as settings, graphics, sounds, DEX Dalvik executable file etc. It contains binary resources for Android application.

Updated: March 8, 2024

The default software associated to open arsc file:

Google Android SDK icon

Google Inc. logoGoogle Android SDK  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

Android SDK provides the tools and libraries necessary to begin developing applications that run on Android-powered devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.).

Android SDK was replaced by Android Studio development tool.

Google Android SDK Tools icon

Google Inc. logoGoogle Android SDK Tools  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

SDK Tools is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.

SDK Tools contains

  • Android SDK Tools
  • Android SDK Platform-tools
  • Android SDK Build-tools

Android Studio icon

Google Inc. logoAndroid Studio  Multiplatform software

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

Android Studio is the official IDE for Android application development, based on IntelliJ IDEA.

Google Android icon

Google Inc. logoGoogle Android  Google Android software

Company or developer:
Google Inc.

A popular operating system for smart phones and tablet computers developed by the Google. Android is based on the Linux kernel. Basic Android's applications are closely related to Google account and services such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, etc.

Applications for Android are written in Java source code but finally compiled for Android Dalvik virtual machine. In Android 4.4 and later is used new runtime environment called Android Runtime (ART) with JIT compiler.

New applications for Android are available on the Google Play a one of the basic applications in clean Android installation.

Google Android operating system versions:

  • Android 9 Pie
  • Android 8 O (Oreo)
  • Android 7 Nougat
  • Android 6 Marshmallow
  • Android 5 Lollipop
  • 4.4.x KitKat
  • 4.3.x Jellybean
  • 4.2.x Jellybean
  • 4.1.x Jellybean
  • 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
  • 3.x.x Honeycomb
  • 2.3.x Gingerbread
  • 2.2 Froyo
  • 2.1 Eclair
  • 1.6 Donut
  • 1.5 Cupcake

Related articles:

Android APK file format description

Help how to open:

Various Android SDKs should be able to work with or access this file type.

How to convert:

It does not appear possible to convert this file type to something else, at best you can dissect it with some tool.

Find converter to arsc file type:

ipr to arsc

File identification strings:

HEX code: 02 00 0C 00 3C 82
ASCII code: ....<

List of software applications associated to the .arsc file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open arsc file, edit arsc file, convert arsc file, view arsc file, play arsc file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting arsc files.

Programs that can create arsc file - Dalvik Virtual Machine resource pack file

Programs supporting the exension arsc on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for create arsc file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with arsc file by default:
Google Android SDK small icon Google Android SDK
Google Android SDK Tools small icon Google Android SDK Tools
Other suggested software:
Eclipse with ADT Plugin small icon Eclipse with ADT Plugin
IntelliJ IDEA small icon IntelliJ IDEA

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