File Extension Database

Open ABK File

Files that have the ABK extension have three different types of uses, namely:

Automatic Backup File

In this application, an ABK file is a backup file created by various programs, including CorelDRAW, Ability Office Write, and PrintMaster Gold.

The ABK file contains a backup copy of the currently open document or project, and is used to recover program data in case the computer crashes or the file is corrupted.

It is important to know that ABK files are not normally intended to be opened directly.

That is why the program that created them will guide users in the process of recovering any lost data from ABK file.

Arena Opening Book File

For Arena Opening, the ABK is a file that has a free graphical user interface used by chess engines.

The ABK file in this case contains "opening book" moves, which store opening strategies for an artificial intelligence player, and therefore can contain millions of predefined moves.

ABK files optimize the game and are basically used to reduce the computational expense of determining the optimal strategies for the first few moves of a chess game.

Need for Speed Underground Audio File

In this application, an ABK file functions as an audio file used by Need for Speed ??Underground (NFSU), which is a car racing game.

The ABK file, in this section, contains the speech of the game, music and other sound files, and is used to reproduce sound effects and music during the game.

Not all versions of the game Need For Speed ??make use of this format.

Software to open an ABK file

Due to the great diversity of formats that an ABK extension file can cover, it is necessary that you first make sure of the type of file, and once determined, you must have the most appropriate software package, below:

How Can I Open ABK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ABK file is to find a ABK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABK file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ABK file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ABK file opener then try to search online for "ABK viewer", "application to open ABK file" or "open ABK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ABK file

How Can I Open ABK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ABK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ABK file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ABK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ABK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ABK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ABK file then try to search for "ABK viewer", "application to open ABK file" or "read ABK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ABK file

How Can I Open ABK File on Android

If you downloaded a ABK file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ABK file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ABK".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ABK viewer", "ABK file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ABK File on iPhone or iPad

To open ABK File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ABK file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ABK". This way you can find apps which can open ABK files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ABK viewer" or "ABK file" online in your favorite search engine.

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