Basic information about ATK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ATK（*.ATK or *.atk）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ATK file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ATK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ATK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ATK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ATK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ATK file?
  • How to open a ATK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ATK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ATK file?
  • How to convert ATK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ATK file format?


1.Detail information about ATK file extension: Andrew Toolkit Raster Object

File type Andrew Toolkit Raster Object Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ATK file is a Andrew Toolkit Raster Object. ATK is a file extension commonly associated with Andrew Toolkit Raster Object files. ATK file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with ATK extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. XnView is by far the most used program for working with ATK files. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about ATK and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ATK files

Windows		 XnView



Can't open a ATK file?

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

”Can't open this file: example.ATK”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ATK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ATK file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ATK files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ATK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ATK file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ATK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ATK file is damaged.
  • Whether the ATK file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ATK file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ATK file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ATK file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ATK file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ATK file.

If the ATK file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.