HKY File
What are HKY files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a HKY 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 HKY files.
What is a HKY file?
The HKY file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the HKY file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the HKY file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about HKY files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
How to open HKY files
Important: Different programs may use files with the HKY file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your HKY file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 2 different HKY openers which you will find listed below.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of HKY files. Remember, different programs may use HKY 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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Try a universal file viewer
Try a universal file viewer like Bitberry File Opener. It can open 410 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Bitberry File Opener here.
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