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Basic information about BK file

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

There are 9 file types using the BK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BK file?
  • How to open a BK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BK file?
  • How to convert BK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BK file format?


1.Detail information about BK file extension: Automatic Packet/position Reporting System (APRS) File

File type Automatic Packet/position Reporting System (APRS) File Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a Automatic Packet/position Reporting System (APRS) File. The bk file extension is associated with Power Chess computer game for Microsoft Windows developed by Sierra On-line in 1996.

The bk file stores opening book data.

Sierra On-line was acquired by Activision Blizzard in 2008.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files


2.Detail information about BK file extension: FrameMaker Book File

File type FrameMaker Book File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a FrameMaker Book File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files

Windows		 Adobe FrameMaker

Linux		 Adobe FrameMaker


3.Detail information about BK file extension: Movie Magic Screenwriter Document Backup File

File type Movie Magic Screenwriter Document Backup File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a Movie Magic Screenwriter Document Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files

Windows		 Movie Magic Screenwriter


4.Detail information about BK file extension: Orgadata LogiKal File

File type Orgadata LogiKal File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a Orgadata LogiKal File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files

Windows		 LogiKal


5.Detail information about BK file extension: Xerox Alto BCPL Static Values File

File type Xerox Alto BCPL Static Values File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a Xerox Alto BCPL Static Values File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files


6.Detail information about BK file extension: Power Chess Opening Book

File type Power Chess Opening Book Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a Power Chess Opening Book.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files

Windows		 Power Chess


7.Detail information about BK file extension: OS/8 File

File type OS/8 File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a OS/8 File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files


8.Detail information about BK file extension: Linux File

File type Linux File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a Linux File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files

Linux		 Linux operating systems


9.Detail information about BK file extension: Epic Megagames One Must Fall 2097 File

File type Epic Megagames One Must Fall 2097 File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BK file is a Epic Megagames One Must Fall 2097 File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BK files



How to convert BK files to another file format?

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

BK to TXT


Can't open a BK 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.BK”。

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 BK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BK 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.