KEY file format description

Many people share .key files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .key file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .key files.

5 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.key - General Key Data

KEY file is a General Key Data. Various programs use this extension for licensing/security keys.

Application:

Category:

Other files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

General Key Data related extensions:

.vcf: Vevi Configuration File
.dhv: Doc-To-Help File Lock
.ktp: Cakewalk Kinetic Project Template
.dfk: D Fusion Key File
.teb: TEAC Firmware Update Data
.vdplugin: VirtualDub Plugin File

.key - Bioware Game Data Key

The KEY game data files are related to Neverwinter Nights. KEY file is a Bioware Game Data Key. BioWare's games and tools make use of a very large number of files that are packed into a group of files having the BIF extension. The contents of the BIF files are described by one or more files having the KEY extension.

Application:

Neverwinter Nights

Category:

Game Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Bioware Game Data Key related extensions:

.ter: Black and White 2 Terrain Data
.xp3: KiriKiri Package
.gzr: GunZ Replay
.mrs: GunZ Data
.updatr: iConomy Update
.n2km: NBA 2K13 Model

.key - iWork Keynote Presentation

The KEY document files are related to Apple iWork Keynote. KEY file is an iWork Keynote Presentation. Keynote is a presentation software application developed as a part of the iWork productivity suite by Apple Inc.

Application:

Apple iWork Keynote

Category:

Document files

Mime-type:

application/x-iwork-keynote-sffkey

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

keynote

iWork Keynote Presentation related extensions:

.wn: WriteNow Text
.bjt: LTspice Bipolar Design
.aaf: Advanced Authoring Format File
.ocr: RelayFax OCR Document
.prjdoc: Altium Designer PCB Document
.dwsdot: Altium Designer Draftsman Sheet Template

.key - Tinker Keyword Parameters

The KEY data files are related to Tinker. KEY file is a Tinker Keyword Parameters. Tinker is a software tools for Molecular Design. The keyword parameter file always has the extension .key and is optionally present during TINKER calculations.

Application:

Tinker

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Tinker Keyword Parameters related extensions:

.arc: Tinker Archive
.dyn: Tinker Dynamics Computation Data
.end: Tinker End File
.frac: Tinker Fractional Coordinates
.int: Tinker Internal Coordinates
.prm: Tinker Parameter File

.key - SmartWare Database Key File

The KEY data files are related to SmartWare. KEY file is a SmartWare Database Key File. SmartWare is a programming platform. SmartWare also includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and communication modules.

Application:

SmartWare

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

SmartWare Database Key File related extensions:

.bfq: SmartWare Backup Query Definition
.bfr: SmartWare Backup Report Definition
.bfs: SmartWare Sort Definition Backup
.bft: SmartWare Backup Transaction Definition
.bfw: SmartWare Backup Cross-tab Definition
.bfx: SmartWare Definition Backup

Naturally, other applications may also use the .key file extension. Even harmful programs can create .key files. Be especially cautious with .key files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .key file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.key

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .key file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

ey, ley, kwy, keg, kye, kry

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.ey: Engine Yard Project Configuration
.keg: Kieler Editor for Graphs Model
.kry: Krypter Encrypted Data
.kwy: Keepaway Framework Learning Curve Data
.kye: Kye Level Data
.ley: Leylines Game Data

Operating systems

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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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