File Extension Database

Open THEMEPACK File

A file with the THEMEPACK file extension is a file used for Microsoft Windows themes and is created by Windows 7 to apply wallpapers, window colors, sounds, icons, cursors, and screensavers of similar themes.

Themepack files are supported and also open in Windows 8 and Windows 10 in the same way as in Windows 7.

This is done by just double-clicking or double-tapping the file, no other installation utility or program is needed for the files to run.

Some Windows themes still use the text-based format with the file extension THEME, which describe the colors and styles that the theme should have, but being plain text files, these are somewhat limited since they cannot contain images and sounds. These THEME files only refer to images and sounds that are stored elsewhere.

However, it is important to note that Windows, as of version 8, stopped using THEMEPACK files, replacing them with themes that have the DESKTHEMEPACK extension.

Unlike THEMEPACK files, these DESKTHEMEPACK files are not backward compatible, that is, they are not compatible with Windows 7, which means that while THEMEPACK files can be opened in all three versions of Windows, only Windows 8 and Windows 10 can open files. DESKTHEMEPACK.

THEMEPACK files are, in principle, free and can be downloaded from the official Microsoft portal.

It is important to note that THEMEPACK files are stored in CAB format, and can be opened with any tool that supports CAB files to view their content manually, therefore you can use 7-Zip and WinZip.

To download themes for Windows, you can go to the following link:

Windows Themes

Typical THEMEPACK application file locations:

C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Windows\system32\shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL C:\Windows\system32\desk.cpl desk,@Themes /Action:OpenTheme /file:"%1"

Frequently associated Windows objects:

themepackfile

How Can I Open THEMEPACK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open THEMEPACK file is to find a THEMEPACK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a THEMEPACK file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open THEMEPACK file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as THEMEPACK file opener then try to search online for "THEMEPACK viewer", "application to open THEMEPACK file" or "open THEMEPACK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open THEMEPACK file

How Can I Open THEMEPACK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a THEMEPACK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a THEMEPACK file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with THEMEPACK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as THEMEPACK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open THEMEPACK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open THEMEPACK file then try to search for "THEMEPACK viewer", "application to open THEMEPACK file" or "read THEMEPACK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read THEMEPACK file

How Can I Open THEMEPACK File on Android

If you downloaded a THEMEPACK file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded THEMEPACK file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "THEMEPACK".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "THEMEPACK viewer", "THEMEPACK file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open THEMEPACK File on iPhone or iPad

To open THEMEPACK File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the THEMEPACK file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "THEMEPACK". This way you can find apps which can open THEMEPACK files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "THEMEPACK viewer" or "THEMEPACK file" online in your favorite search engine.