IPK files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Itsy Package
A file extension format specifies how information is encoded for storage in a computer file. The IPK file extension format is one such standard. IPK stands for Itsy Package. IPK is a package managemen...
General Information
| Title | IPK File Extension |
| Extension | .ipk |
| Full Form | Itsy Package |
| File Type | Package File |
| Developer | OpenEmbedded and OpenWrt |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Software distribution |
| Additional Functions | Installation, Archiving |
| Features | Compressed, Data archive |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Extract and modify |
Use Cases
| Firmware Installation | Yes |
| Software Packaging | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malicious code |
| Best Practices | Signature verification, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Varies by application |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .deb, .rpm, .tar.gz |
Type 2: Interactive Package
General Information
| Title | IPK File Extension |
| Extension | .ipk |
| Full Form | Itsy Package |
| File Type | Package File |
| Developer | OpenWrt, others |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Software distribution |
| Additional Functions | Software installation, Data archive |
| Features | Compressed, TAR format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Package integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No, Repackaged |
Use Cases
| System Updates | Yes |
| Application Installation | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering, Unauthorized code |
| Best Practices | Signature verification, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | Varies by package |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .deb, .rpm, .tgz, .tar.gz |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Opkg Package Manager |
Free | Linux, Unix-like |
| WinSCP |
Free | Windows |
| 7-Zip |
Free | Windows, Linux, macOS |
Type 3: webOS TV Application
IPK files are meant to run on LG webOS smart TVs. First, you need to enable Developer Mode. Then, use the webOS IDE or command-line interface to install the IPK file. After 50 hours, Developer Mode tu...
General Information
| Title | IPK File Extension |
| Extension | .ipk |
| Full Form | Itsy Package |
| File Type | Package File |
| Developer | OpenEmbedded |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Software distribution |
| Additional Functions | Installation, Update |
| Features | Archived, Compressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with SDK |
Use Cases
| Smart TV Applications | Yes |
| Media Streaming | Yes |
| Interactive Content | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malicious code |
| Best Practices | Signature verification, Secure development |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on application |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .deb, .rpm |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 LG webOS TV SDK |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ares CLI |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |