What is a .GFPAK file?
A .GFPAK file is a special type of file that acts like a storage box for different parts of a video game made by Game Freak, specifically for games on the Nintendo Switch that involve Pokémon. Think of it as a container where the game keeps important pieces like the 3D shapes of Pokémon, the colors and patterns that go on them (textures), and other necessary components that make the Pokémon appear and move in the game. Games like Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and the Pokémon: Let's Go series all use these .GFPAK files to store and organize their game resources.
To open a .GFPAK file and see or use what's inside, you would need a specific program designed to handle these types of files. One such program is called Switch-Toolbox. Switch-Toolbox is a tool that lets you look into the .GFPAK file, see the different resources packed inside, and sometimes even modify them. This can be useful for people who are interested in how the game is made or who want to create custom content for the game.
Verification
Our goal is to help people find the most up-to-date information about file extensions for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. We researched over 10,000 file extensions and their respective programs that open those files. If you want to suggest edits or updates about .GFPAK file formats, example files, or programs that are compatible. Please contact us.