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Basic information about HKM file

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

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


1.Detail information about HKM file extension: Havok Movie File

File type Havok Movie File Category Video Files
Developer Havok File format N/A
Description HKM file is a Havok Movie File developed by Havok. Movie or animation created with Havok game development software; typically a 3D physics animation or similar type of video; can be viewed with Havok's Visual Debugger, a cross-platform performance diagnostic tool.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HKM files

Windows		 Havok Visual Debugger



Can't open a HKM 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.HKM”。

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 HKM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HKM 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.