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Convert DESKTHEMEPACK to THEMEPACK

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Sep 6, 2026
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Is it possible to convert DESKTHEMEPACK to THEMEPACK?
Yes - DESKTHEMEPACK converts to THEMEPACK.

Rename a copy of the .deskthemepack to .themepack and double-click it on Windows 7 to install the theme. Any slideshow or multi-monitor wallpaper settings included in the pack are Windows 8+ features and will be ignored on Windows 7.

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Why convert DESKTHEMEPACK to THEMEPACK?

A .deskthemepack is the Windows 8 successor to the Windows 7 .themepack format. Both are CAB archives with nearly identical internal structure; the extension signals which feature set is available on the target OS. The rename works because Windows 7 recognizes the CAB container regardless of which extension it carries.

How to convert DESKTHEMEPACK to THEMEPACK

Microsoft Windows 8 FREE

Make a copy of the .deskthemepack, rename the copy's extension to .themepack, and double-click it on the Windows 7 machine - Windows 7 reads the CAB archive and installs the theme.

Windows 7 FREE

On a Windows 7 PC, go to Control Panel > Personalization, set up the desired theme, then right-click it in the theme list and choose Save theme for sharing to produce a clean .themepack file.

Programs that convert DESKTHEMEPACK

Microsoft Windows 8

About these formats

.DESKTHEMEPACK Windows Desktop Theme Pack

A .deskthemepack file is a Windows desktop theme - one bundle containing wallpapers, accent color, sounds, and cursors. Double-click it on Windows 8, 10, or 11 and the theme applies…

Open .DESKTHEMEPACK details →
.THEMEPACK Windows Theme Pack

A .themepack file is a Windows 7 theme package - a CAB archive containing wallpapers, sounds, cursors, and appearance settings. Double-click it on Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 to install the…

Open .THEMEPACK details →

Quality & what to watch

  • Both .deskthemepack and .themepack are CAB archives (magic bytes MSCF); only the extension and the supported feature set differ between Windows 8+ and Windows 7.
  • Slideshow wallpaper rotation and per-monitor wallpaper are Windows 8+ features; on Windows 7 only the first wallpaper will apply, or the theme may fall back to a solid color.
  • Sounds and cursor schemes (.wav, .cur, .ani) bundled in the pack carry over to Windows 7 without issues.

Frequently asked questions

Will the wallpaper look the same after renaming?
Usually yes for single-wallpaper themes; if the original uses a slideshow, only the first image from the rotation will apply on Windows 7.
Do I need any software to do this?
No - the rename trick requires no additional software; Windows handles the process natively.
Can I inspect the contents before renaming?
Yes - rename a copy to .cab (not .zip) and open it with Windows Explorer to see the wallpapers, sounds, and .theme settings file inside.