Basic information about AWK file

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

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


1.Detail information about AWK file extension: AWK Script

File type AWK Script Category Developer Files
Developer Free Software Foundation File format Text
Description AWK file is a AWK Script developed by Free Software Foundation. Script created for awk, a text processing program that is included with Unix and Linux operating system distributions; contains instructions for matching, replacing, and printing text from an input string or file; used for producing formatted text and reports.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWK files

macOS		 awk
MacVim
Apple TextEdit
Other text editor

Linux		 awk
Vim
Other text editor



Can't open a AWK 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.AWK”。

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 AWK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AWK 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.