Known PKF Files

Principal PKF Type

.PKF

Formatting:	.pkf
Category:	Audition Peak File

This PKF file extension is typically associated with Adobe Audition and Cool Edit software. This file includes the visual illustration of an audio waveform for a corresponding audio file. This waveform is created spontaneously by Audition and Cool Edit Pro when an audio file is opened and stored in the original file of the Audio.

Programmer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Class:	Audio Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pkf

Software Programs That Open The Audition Peak File:

Adobe Audition by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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PKF File Complications

Typical PKF Opening Challenges

Adobe Audition Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PKF Files" when trying to open your PKF. Customarily, this means that Adobe Audition is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your PKF with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another PKF application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Incorrect Adobe Audition Version

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe Audition installed that's incompatible with your Audition Peak File type. If you do not have the proper version Adobe Audition (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Most of the time your Audition Peak File file was created by a newer Adobe Audition than what you have installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your PKF file and clicking "Properties".

Regardless, most of the PKF file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Audition installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading PKF Files

You can still experience errors opening PKF files even with the latest version of Adobe Audition installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PKF files. Other contributing causes:

• Invalid PKF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• The PKF file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Adobe Audition or another PKF application experienced a flawed installation
• The PKF itself is corrupted
• The PKF is infected with a virus
• Hardware related to PKFs has device driver corruption
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Audition Peak File format