PK File

What are PK files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PK 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 PK files.

What is a PK file?

PK files have multiple uses, and Audition Peak Waveform is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Audition Peak Waveform File

Files that contain the .pk file extension are normally associated with the Audition (previously known as Cool Edit Pro) waveform applications. The PK files that are used by these programs contain visual representations of a corresponding audio file.

When the audio file is played, the PK file displays a visual waveform representation of the audio file on the screen. The program generates the waveform on the first run and saves it in a PK file, to save computer resources on later replays of the same audio file.

How to open PK files

We have identified two PK openers that are compatible with this specific type of PK file.

Programs that open Audition Peak Waveform files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .PK

While Audition Peak Waveform File is a popular type of PK-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .PK file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

TeX Packed font data

The .pk file extension is also used by the LaTex software program. This application uses the .pk file suffix for the compressed font files that are used by the program.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested three different PK openers which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of PK files. Remember, different programs may use PK 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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