Basic information about QTK file

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

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


1.Detail information about QTK file extension: Apple QuickTake Picture Image

File type Apple QuickTake Picture Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description QTK file is a Apple QuickTake Picture Image developed by Apple. QTK is a file extension commonly associated with Apple QuickTake Picture Image files. Files with QTK extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Windows platform. QTK file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The most popular program for handling QTK files is GIMP, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Software named GIMP was created by The GIMP Team. In order to find more detailed information on the software and QTK files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QTK files

Windows		 GIMP

Linux		 darktable



How to convert QTK files to another file format?

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

QTK to JPG


Can't open a QTK 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.QTK”。

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 QTK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the QTK 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.