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.
Software that open arsc file
ARSC file extension - Dalvik Virtual Machine resource pack file
What is arsc file? How to open arsc files?
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: November 25, 2022
The default software associated to open arsc file:
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.
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
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Eclipse with ADT (Android Development Tools) Plugin is officially supported integrated development environment (IDE) for creating of new applications for Google Android operating system. Eclipse is also used to develop applications in JAVA, C/C++, PHP, COBOL, Perl, Python etc. Eclipse is distributed as free and open source software.
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Mac 
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Eclipse with ADT (Android Development Tools) Plugin is officially supported integrated development environment (IDE) for creating of new applications for Google Android operating system.
Google Android SDK Tools for Mac
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
SDK Tools for Mac is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Android SDK is the set of tools and libraries used to develop applications that run on Android-powered devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.).
Android SDK for Mac was replaced by Android Studio development tool.
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Linux 
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Linux is official IDE that allows programmers to develop applications for Google Android operating system.
Google Android SDK Tools for Linux
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
SDK Tools for Linux is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.
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 for Linux was replaced by Android Studio development tool.
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
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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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
Google Android SDK Tools
Eclipse with ADT Plugin
Other suggested software:
IntelliJ IDEA
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Main software associated with arsc file by default:
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Mac
Google Android SDK Tools for Mac
Other suggested software:
IntelliJ IDEA for Mac
Linux/Unix:
Main software associated with arsc file by default:
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Linux
Google Android SDK for Linux
Other suggested software:
IntelliJ IDEA for Linux
