.MPQ File Extension
- Developer by: Blizzard Entertainment
- Category: Game Files
- Format: Binary
What are .MPQ files and how to open them?
Can't open .MPQ file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MPQ file.
What is a .MPQ file extension?
.MPQ file extension is created by Blizzard Entertainment. .MPQ has been classified as Game Files. The format of .MPQ file is Binary.
.MPQ is Blizzard Mo'PaQ File
Game data format used by Blizzard Entertainment video games; contains level data, graphics, videos, and audio for a specific Blizzard game; can be compressed, encrypted, or segmented into multiple files.
The MPQ format is used by the following Blizzard video games:
- Diablo
- Diablo II + Lord of Destruction expansion pack
- StarCraft + Brood War expansion pack
- StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
- Warcraft II: Battle.net edition
- Warcraft III + Frozen Throne expansion pack
- World of Warcraft + expansion packs (Burning Crusade, Wrath of the Lich King, Cataclysm, etc.)
MPQ files may be viewed and edited using the utilities below, but please note that modifying MPQ files is not supported by Blizzard Entertainment.
List of all softwares that can open the Blizzard Mo'PaQ File
| Windows | | MPQ Editor | | StormLib Library | | Addon Studio for World of Warcraft | |
| Mac | | MPQ Extractor | | StormLib Library | | MPQKit | |
| Linux | | StormLib Library | | mpq-tools | |