.mpq

File Type

Blizzard Mo'PaQ File

File Format

Proprietary (Blizzard Entertainment)

Usage

Runs when opened

Popularity

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Common

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 + 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.

Open With

Windows

MPQ Editor