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Basic information about CKD file

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

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


1.Detail information about CKD file extension: Kubotek Design Container

File type Kubotek Design Container Category CAD Files
Developer Kubotek File format N/A
Description CKD file is a Kubotek Design Container developed by Kubotek. Precise 3D engineering data file containing models and drawings created with Kubotek software such as KeyCreator and KeyMachinist; may include wireframes, toolpaths, and fully surfaced models.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CKD files

Windows		 Kubotek KeyCreator
Kubotek KeyMachinist



How to convert CKD files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for CKD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CKD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CKD to PRT


How to convert another files to CKD file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to CKD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CKD conversion, you may use the option.

PTN to CKD CKT to CKD


Can't open a CKD 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.CKD”。

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 CKD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CKD 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.