PKT File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pkt
Full Name Packet Tracer Network Simulation Model
Developer Cisco Systems
MIME Type application/pkt
File Type Binary
Primary Association Network Models/Simulations
Used By Cisco Packet Tracer
Encryption Not typically encrypted
Compression Not standard, but possible
Editable Yes, with Packet Tracer
Accessibility File can be opened and edited with appropriate software
Binary Format Yes
Text Readable No - requires specific software to read
Multi-platform Yes - Cisco Packet Tracer available on multiple platforms
Versioning File format may update with software version
Compatibility Backward compatibility not guaranteed
Specialized Software Required Yes - Cisco Packet Tracer
Purpose Network Simulation and Training
Contains Network topologies, device configurations, user interfaces
Interactivity Interactive simulations possible within environment
Scripting Support Yes, supports scripts for automated actions within simulations