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Basic information about PKT file

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

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


1.Detail information about PKT file extension: Packet Tracer Network Simulation Model

File type Packet Tracer Network Simulation Model Category Data Files
Developer Cisco File format N/A
Description PKT file is a Packet Tracer Network Simulation Model developed by Cisco. Contains a simulation of a network setup for Packet Tracer, a network monitoring program developed by Cisco; allows users to test various network configurations; used primarily for educational purposes.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PKT files

Windows		 Cisco Packet Tracer

Linux		 Cisco Packet Tracer



How to convert PKT files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for PKT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PKT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PKT to PDF PKT to PKA


How to convert another files to PKT file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to PKT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PKT conversion, you may use the option.

PKA to PKT PKZ to PKT


Can't open a PKT 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.PKT”。

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 PKT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PKT 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.