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How do I save an ArcGIS file as a MPK?
To create the . mpk file:
- To create the . mpk file:
- Click File to display the drop-down menu, and then click Create Map Package.
- Option 1: Upload package to my ArcGIS Online account.
- Option 2: Save package to file.
- Click Validate.
- Click Share.
- To load the .mpk file if saved locally:
- From Windows Explorer.
What is a MPK file?
A file with the MPK file extension is an ArcGIS Map Package file that contains map data (layouts, embedded objects, and more) in one file that’s easy to distribute. The MPK file extension is also used for Project64 Memory Pack files, which are used by Nintendo 64 emulators.
How can I extract a MPK file in ArcMap?
Start ArcMap and open the toolbox. Navigate to Data Management Tools>Package>Extract Package. Double click on “Extract Package” This will start the Extract Package tool as shown. Browse to you mpk file for the first option. Specify your destination folder as the second option. Click OK and the file is extracted to the specified folder.
The map package (.mpk) is created and it contains the map document (.mxd) and all the data within the Table of Contents and their properties. The map package (.mpk) can be shared via e-mail or copied and opened by another user in ArcMap. 1. Browse to the location of the .mpk file. 2.
How can I extract a map package to a specific folder?
Use the Extract Package tool to extract a map package file to a specific folder. Navigate to Data Management Tools>Package>Extract Package. Double click on “Extract Package” This will start the Extract Package tool as shown. Browse to you mpk file for the first option. Specify your destination folder as the second option.
Can you open a MXD file in ArcMap?
It is a package containing different components that can make up your map including the mxd file. You can extract the contents to a folder and then open it in ArcMap. Thanks for contributing an answer to Geographic Information Systems Stack Exchange!