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Details of extension .xkm

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .xkm file extension, which is related to X Keyboard Compiled Keymap Data. We'll explain what exactly a .xkm 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 .xkm 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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xkm file - X Keyboard Compiled Keymap Data

X Keyboard Compiled Keymap Data

The XKM file is an X Keyboard Compiled Keymap Data. The X Window System is a windowing system for bitmap displays, common on UNIX-like computer operating systems.
Category: Data files
Application: X Window System
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.xkb X Keyboard Extension Data
Links:
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The .xkm 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 .xkm extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .xkm file extension wrong?

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

.akm Aksharamala Binary Keymap
.xmm Autodesk 3D Studio MAX XML Animation Map
.xm FastTracker 2 Music Module
.xum Excel CAPE-OPEN Unit Operation Model Data
.xom Worms 3D Object
.km BMC Patrol Knowledge Module

The .xkm extension is frequently misused

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

akm (1), xmm (1), xm (1), xum (1), xom (1), km (1), ckm (1), xmk (1), skm (1), xlm (1)

Having trouble opening a .xkm file?

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

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.xkm

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