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Basic information about PEK file

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

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


1.Detail information about PEK file extension: Adobe Peak Waveform File

File type Adobe Peak Waveform File Category Audio Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description PEK file is a Adobe Peak Waveform File developed by Adobe Systems. Audio metadata file used by Adobe applications such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Soundbooth, and Encore; contains visual waveform data used for displaying audio waveform previews on the audio track timeline.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PEK files

Windows		 Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017
Adobe After Effects CC 2017
Adobe Audition CC 2017
Adobe Encore CS6
Adobe Soundbooth

macOS		 Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017
Adobe After Effects CC 2017
Adobe Audition CC 2017
Adobe Encore CS6
Adobe Soundbooth



Can't open a PEK 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.PEK”。

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 PEK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PEK 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.