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Basic information about MKS file

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

There are 4 file types using the MKS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MKS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MKS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MKS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MKS file?
  • How to open a MKS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MKS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MKS file?
  • How to convert MKS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MKS file format?


1.Detail information about MKS file extension: MasterCook Cookbook File

File type MasterCook Cookbook File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MKS file is a MasterCook Cookbook File. The mks file extension is associated with Matroska file format. Matroska is a container format generally used for video, audio and subtitles. The native file extension, that is used by Matroska, is mkv.

The mks file contains only subtitle stream without video or audio data.

To Matroska subtitle stream can be import some of the most used subtitle formats such as VobSub subtitle format (sub), SubRip subtitle format (srt), Sub Station Alpha subtitle format (ssa/ass) and Core Media Player XML universal subtitle format (usf).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MKS files

Windows		 MasterCook


2.Detail information about MKS file extension: Matroska Elementary Stream File

File type Matroska Elementary Stream File Category Data Files
Developer Matroska File format N/A
Description MKS file is a Matroska Elementary Stream File developed by Matroska.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MKS files

Windows		 VideoLAN VLC media player

macOS
 VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player


3.Detail information about MKS file extension: MagicKey SmartType Settings File

File type MagicKey SmartType Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MKS file is a MagicKey SmartType Settings File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MKS files

Windows		 MagicKey


4.Detail information about MKS file extension: TACT Data

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



How to convert MKS files to another file format?

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

MKS to SRT


Can't open a MKS 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.MKS”。

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 MKS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MKS 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.