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.MPQ File Extension

TIP: Run a free scan for .MPQ file extension errors.

File Type	Blizzard Mo'PaQ File
Developer	Blizzard Entertainment
Popularity
Category	Game Files

File Description

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 + Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King expansion packs

MPQ files may be viewed and edited using the utilities below, but please note that modifying MPQ files is not supported by Blizzard Entertainment.

Program(s) that open .MPQ files

Mac OS

	MPQ Extractor	info
	StormLib Library	info
	MPQKit	info

Windows

	MPQ Editor	info
	StormLib Library	info
	SCMDraft	info
	Addon Studio for World of Warcraft	info

Linux

	StormLib Library	info
	mpq-tools	info