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Basic information about KER file

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

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


1.Detail information about KER file extension: ENVI Filter Kernels

File type ENVI Filter Kernels Category Misc Files
Developer Exelis Visual Information Solutions File format N/A
Description KER file is a ENVI Filter Kernels developed by Exelis Visual Information Solutions. KER filename suffix is mostly used for ENVI Filter Kernels files. ENVI Filter Kernels specification was created by Exelis Visual Information Solutions. Files with KER extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. KER file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. The most popular software that supports KER files is ENVI. Software named ENVI was created by Exelis Visual Information Solutions. In order to find more detailed information on the software and KER files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert KER files

Windows		 ENVI



Can't open a KER 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.KER”。

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 KER extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the KER 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.