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Details of extension .vtk

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .vtk file extension, which is related to ParaView VTK Data File. We'll explain what exactly a .vtk fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .vtk files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the file format associated with this file extension!

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vtk file - ParaView VTK Data File

ParaView VTK Data File

The VTK file is a ParaView VTK Data File. The Visualization Toolkit (VTK) is an open-source, freely available software system for 3D computer graphics, image processing and visualization.
Category: Development files
Application: VTK
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.ex2 ParaView Exodus II Mesh Data
.pvtr ParaView VTK Parallel Rectilinear Grid
.vtu ParaView VTK Unstructured Grid
.pdv ParaView VTK Graphic Data
Links:
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The .vtk file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .vtk extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .vtk file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.vyk GEPRO MISYS Data
.btk CLwin Tekton Database
.vtu ParaView VTK Unstructured Grid
.vto ParaView VTK HyperOctree Data
.vrk Advance Design Results Backup
.vfk Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format Data

The .vtk extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .vtk filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

vyk (1), btk (1), vtu (1), vto (1), vrk (1), vfk (1), vtl (1), vt (1), ftk (1), ctk (1)

Having trouble opening a .vtk file?

If you want to open a .vtk file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .vtk association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.vtk

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android

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