PACKAGE files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Electronic Arts Game Package File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store game data |
| Additional Functions |
Custom content, Mods |
| Features |
Compressed, Binary |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Game-specific |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Yes with tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding |
Yes |
| Custom Content |
Yes |
| Resource Management |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Malicious code |
| Best Practices |
Scan for viruses, Trusted sources |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.sims3pack, .sim, .sims2pack |
Type 2: Linux Autopackage File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Software installation |
| Additional Functions |
Software distribution |
| Features |
Self-contained, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Depends on content |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
No |
Use Cases
| Desktop Applications |
Yes |
| System Utilities |
Yes |
| Linux Distribution |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Executable code, Script execution |
| Best Practices |
Verified sources, Checksum validation |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.rpm, .deb, .tgz |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 Autopackage |
Free |
Linux |
Type 3: FOREVER Art Kit Package
File Function
| Primary Function |
Store art resources |
| Additional Functions |
Enable sharing, Ensure compatibility |
| Features |
Contain assets, Organized structure |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High resolution |
| Supports Layers |
Yes |
| Supports Transparency |
Yes |
| Editable |
Software specific |
Use Cases
| Scrapbooking |
Yes |
| Digital Art |
Yes |
| Memory Keeping |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Low risk |
| Best Practices |
Verified source |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions |
.page, .paf, .pakit |
Type 4: MOBILedit Forensic Express Update Package
File Function
| Primary Function |
Update software |
| Additional Functions |
Deploy features, Fix bugs |
| Features |
Encrypted, Compressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
Highly specific |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
No |
Use Cases
| Software Update |
Yes |
| Forensic Analysis |
Yes |
| Data Extraction |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Tampering, Spoofing |
| Best Practices |
Verify source, Secure transfer |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.exe, .dll, .sys |
MOBILedit Forensic Express