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Basic information about GKO file

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

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


1.Detail information about GKO file extension: Gerber Keep Out Layer

File type Gerber Keep Out Layer Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GKO file is a Gerber Keep Out Layer. GKO filename suffix is mostly used for Gerber Keep Out Layer files. GKO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with GKO extension are categorized as 3D&CAD Files files. The 3D&CAD Files subset comprises 290 various file formats. Altium Designer is by far the most used program for working with GKO files. On the official website of Altium Limited. developer not only will you find detailed information about theAltium Designer software, but also about GKO and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GKO files

Windows		 Altium Designer



Can't open a GKO 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.GKO”。

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 GKO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GKO 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.