Tips to open KT file

Can't open the KT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KT files as well as a list of programs that support KT files.

KT file extension

File Name Kotlin Source Code Format
File Category Developer Files

The KT file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is KT file?

The file in the KT format belongs to the Developer Files category. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Kotlin Source Code Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The IntelliJ IDEA application is recommended to open the file. It was released by JetBrains s.r.o.. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. The NetBeans, Android Studio programs will also handle the file when the IntelliJ IDEA program does not fulfill its role.

How to open KT file?

The main problem with Kotlin Source Code Format is that the KT file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that KT files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install IntelliJ IDEA

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that IntelliJ IDEA is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name IntelliJ IDEA into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open KT files.

Step 2. Create association of IntelliJ IDEA with KT files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the KT file to open in the IntelliJ IDEA application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the KT file with the IntelliJ IDEA program.

Step 3. Update IntelliJ IDEA to the latest version

If, however, after binding IntelliJ IDEA with Kotlin Source Code Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the JetBrains s.r.o. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KT file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the KT file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected KT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of KT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged KT files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file KT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the KT file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the KT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the KT file again. However, some background programs may block the KT file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.