KGB File

What are KGB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a KGB file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your KGB files.

What is a KGB file?

KGB files have multiple uses, and KGB Archiver Compressed Archive is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

KGB Archiver Compressed Archive

Files that contain the .kgb file extension normally hold archive files that have been created using the KGB archive and file compression software utility. The KGB archive and compression software is a data compression tool that compresses files at a higher rate than the majority of the other file archiving applications that are currently distributed. This allows for smaller archive files, saving a user disc space when archiving large collections of data.

The files created by this software can also be encrypted, using AES-256 encryption technology. This adds an element of security to the compressed data file.

How to open KGB files

Important: Different programs may use files with the KGB file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your KGB file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the app ourselves yet, our users have suggested a single KGB opener which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 18, 2022

All known file formats using extension .KGB

While KGB Archiver Compressed Archive is a popular type of KGB-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .KGB file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Kremlin Encrypted File

We know that one KGB format is Kremlin Encrypted File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of KGB files. Remember, different programs may use KGB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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