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Basic information about BK6 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BK6（*.BK6 or *.bk6）, 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 BK6 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the BK6 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BK6 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BK6 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BK6 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BK6 file?
  • How to open a BK6 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BK6 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BK6 file?
  • How to convert BK6 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BK6 file format?


1.Detail information about BK6 file extension: Corel WordPerfect Document Backup

File type Corel WordPerfect Document Backup Category Backup Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description BK6 file is a Corel WordPerfect Document Backup developed by Corel Corporation. Full format name of files that use BK6 extension is Corel WordPerfect Document Backup. Corel WordPerfect Document Backup specification was created by Corel Corporation. Files with BK6 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. BK6 file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. WordPerfect Office supports BK6 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named WordPerfect Office was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BK6 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK6 files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect
Corel WordPerfect Office



Can't open a BK6 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.BK6”。

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 BK6 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BK6 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 BK6 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 BK6 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BK6 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 BK6 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BK6 file is damaged.
  • Whether the BK6 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BK6 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BK6 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BK6 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BK6 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BK6 file.

If the BK6 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.