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Basic information about TLK file

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

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


1.Detail information about TLK file extension: BioWare Aurora Engine Talk Table File

File type BioWare Aurora Engine Talk Table File Category Game Files
Developer BioWare File format Binary
Description TLK file is a BioWare Aurora Engine Talk Table File developed by BioWare. Language dialog file used by BioWare first-person shooter games; contains strings of dialog that are displayed during gameplay and allows the game to have multiple localizations for different languages; supported by BioWare's Aurora Engine and Infinity Engine technologies.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TLK files

Windows		 Infinity Engine Talk Table Editor
Talk table editor
TalkEd
Dragon Age: Origins
Neverwinter Nights



Can't open a TLK 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.TLK”。

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 TLK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the TLK 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.