.PCK File Extension

PCK files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Godot Engine Game Pack

General Information

Title PCK File Extension
Extension .pck
Full Form Godot Engine Game Pack File
File Type Game Resource Archive
Developer Godot Engine Community
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game resources
Additional Functions Compress assets, Streamline deployment
Features Binary format, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No (binary)

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Resource Archiving Yes
Game Distribution Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable code
Best Practices Validate resources, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2014
Latest Version Godot 3.4 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gd, .tscn, .tres

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Godot Engine Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Perfect World Data File

The .PCK file extension is related to Perfect World, a 3D fantasy MMORPG. PCK files are game data files. We provide free online apps to view, edit, convert, merge, split, and compare PCK files without...

General Information

Title PCK File Extension
Extension .pck
Full Form Perfect World Data File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Perfect World Entertainment
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Package resources
Features Compressed, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With specialized tools

Use Cases

Game Content Storage Yes
Modding Yes
Game Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized modification
Best Practices Verify integrity, Encrypted archives

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dat, .pak, .arc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Perfect World Client Free with in-game purchases Windows
Angelica3D N/A Windows
QuickBMS Free Windows, Linux, Mac

Type 3: System Center Configuration Manager Package File

The .pck file extension is primarily used for System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) package files. SCCM is software to manage large groups of Windows computers from a central location. The PCK fi...

General Information

Title PCK File Extension
Extension .pck
Full Form System Center Configuration Manager Package File
File Type Package File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store configurations
Additional Functions Deploy software, updates
Features Enterprise management

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With SCCM

Use Cases

Software Deployment Yes
System Updates Yes
Configuration Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by SCCM version
Latest Version Depends on SCCM updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .msi, .exe, .appx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft SCCM Licensed Windows
Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Licensed Windows

Type 4: Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition Pack

Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition can install new content saved in PCK files. PCK files include new skins, audio, textures, animations. Typically, players installed PCK files from the Minecraft Market...

General Information

Title PCK File Extension
Extension .pck
Full Form Minecraft Legacy Console Edition Pack File
File Type Game Data Archive
Developer Mojang Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Archive game assets
Features Compressed, Encapsulated

File Characteristics

Quality High (game assets)
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes (textures)
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modification Yes
Custom Content Yes
Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Modified content risk
Best Practices Scan for malware, Backup original files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Console launch
Latest Version Final update (varies by console)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .tar

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition Retail game Xbox, PlayStation, Wii U
Horizon Free, Premium Windows

Type 5: Oracle Package Specification and Body File

General Information

Title PCK File Extension
Extension .pck
Full Form Oracle Package File
File Type Database Script File
Developer Oracle Corporation
MIME Type application/sql

File Function

Primary Function Store PL/SQL code
Additional Functions Define procedures, functions
Features Modularity, Reusability

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, Efficient
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Database Development Yes
Data Manipulation Yes
Business Logic Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks SQL Injection, Privilege abuse
Best Practices Privileges limitation, Code encapsulation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with Oracle DBMS
Versioning Tied to Oracle versions

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sql, .trg, .fnc, .prc, .typ

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Oracle SQL Developer Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Toad for Oracle Commercial Windows
PL/SQL Developer Commercial Windows