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PKArc compressed file archive
File type: Archive and compressed file
Files with pka extension can be mainly found as archives, created using the PKarc compression utility used in 1980s. Somewhat obsolete file format.
Found 3 different file type records with the same pka filename suffix.
What is pka file?
File type category:
Archive and compressed file
Date updated: July 19, 2025
File extension pka is traditionally associated with the PKarc compression utility and used for one of its default compressed archives.
PKarc was released in the mid-1980s in addition to duplicating the compression techniques used in ARC, added an additional algorithm which produced smaller files. Created by Phillip Walter Katz author of popular zip compression.
A .pka file is the standard compressed archive created with PKarc. It is very rare to find such archive nowadays.
How to open pka file?
It seems that this archive type can only be extracted with PKArc only, but perhaps other tools like 7-zip can help you.
How to convert pka file?
Various archives can be typically repacked to between different formats, including pKA format. However, finding a program that still support this format can be tricky.
Suggested software to open pka file:
Associated software actions with the pka file
Software apps that extract pka files:
7-zip (Microsoft Windows)
Packet Tracer practice activity data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: January 13, 2017
The pka file extension is associated with Packet Tracker, a network simulation software developed by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Packet Tracer is the interactive network simulation and learning tool for Cisco CCNA instructors and students. It allows users to create network topologies, configure devices, inject packets, and simulate a network with multiple visual representations.
The pka file contains activity data of a practice session.
How to open pka file?
*.pka files can be opened in Packet Tracker.
How to convert pka file?
It is unlikely PKA format can be exported or converted to anything useful.
Suggested software to open pka file:
Associated software actions with the pka file
Software applications that can open pka files:
Packet Tracer (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create pka files:
Packet Tracer (Microsoft Windows)
PointLineCAD 3D keyframe animation
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: April 18, 2019
The pka file extension is associated with the PointLineCAD, a modern CAD modeling and planing solution for Microsoft Windows used to visualize projects in 2D and 3D models.
The pka file stores 3D keyframe animation.
The PointLineCAD is distributed in German language.
How to open pka file?
Use PointLineCAD to open *.pka 3D keyframe animations.
How to convert pka file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.