DOK File

What are DOK files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DOK 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 DOK files.

What is a DOK file?

DOK files have multiple uses, and MaxonWORD Document is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

MaxonWORD Document

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open DOK files

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

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

Last updated: September 27, 2023

All known file formats using extension .DOK

While MaxonWORD Document is a popular type of DOK-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .DOK file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Windows DesktopOK Icons Layout

We know that one DOK format is Windows DesktopOK Icons Layout. 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 DOK files. Remember, different programs may use DOK 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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