KEXT

Basic information about KEXT file

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

There are 1 file types using the KEXT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the KEXT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support KEXT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the KEXT file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the KEXT file?
How to open a KEXT file?
What programs do I need to open a KEXT file?
What programs help to create and edit a KEXT file?
How to convert KEXT files to another file format?
How to convert another files to KEXT file format?

1.Detail information about KEXT file extension: Mac OS X Kernel Extension

Software programs that will open, edit or convert KEXT files
File type	Mac OS X Kernel Extension	Category	System Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	KEXT file is a Mac OS X Kernel Extension developed by Apple. Mac OS X extension that provides additional OS functionality for a device or program; commonly used for peripherial device drivers; typically found in the /System/Library/Extensons/ directory.
macOS	Apple OS X Apple Mac OS X Mac OS X

Can't open a KEXT 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.KEXT”。

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 KEXT extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the KEXT 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.