Basic information about BLK file

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

There are 10 file types using the BLK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BLK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BLK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BLK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BLK file?
  • How to open a BLK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BLK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BLK file?
  • How to convert BLK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BLK file format?


1.Detail information about BLK file extension: ABBYY FineReader Area Template

File type ABBYY FineReader Area Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer ABBYY File format N/A
Description BLK file is a ABBYY FineReader Area Template developed by ABBYY. Template used by ABBYY FineReader, a program that allows users to convert images and other documents into searchable text documents; contains data that designates the area of a document that should be scanned by FineReader.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files

Windows		 ABBYY FineReader 14

macOS		 ABBYY FineReader 14


2.Detail information about BLK file extension: AutoCAD Block Template File

File type AutoCAD Block Template File Category CAD Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description BLK file is a AutoCAD Block Template File developed by Autodesk.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files

Windows		 Autodesk AutoCAD 2018


3.Detail information about BLK file extension: Alias/Wavefront Image

File type Alias/Wavefront Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLK file is a Alias/Wavefront Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files


4.Detail information about BLK file extension: Amiga IFF ILBM Image File

File type Amiga IFF ILBM Image File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLK file is a Amiga IFF ILBM Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files


5.Detail information about BLK file extension: 3D Studio Max Block Library File

File type 3D Studio Max Block Library File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLK file is a 3D Studio Max Block Library File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files

Windows		 3ds Max (3D Studio Max)


6.Detail information about BLK file extension: Corel WordPerfect Office Temporary File

File type Corel WordPerfect Office Temporary File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLK file is a Corel WordPerfect Office Temporary File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect Office


7.Detail information about BLK file extension: ProWORX Nxt Block Data File

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

Windows		 ProWORX


8.Detail information about BLK file extension: Win32Forth Block Data File

File type Win32Forth Block Data File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLK file is a Win32Forth Block Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files

Windows		 Win32Forth


9.Detail information about BLK file extension: ZX Spectrum Emulator File

File type ZX Spectrum Emulator File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLK file is a ZX Spectrum Emulator File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files


10.Detail information about BLK file extension: War Thunder Skin Settings

File type War Thunder Skin Settings Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLK file is a War Thunder Skin Settings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLK files

Windows		 War Thunder Content Development Kit



How to convert BLK files to another file format?

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

BLK to PDF


How to convert another files to BLK file format?

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

DWG to BLK


Can't open a BLK 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.BLK”。

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 BLK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BLK 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.