Tips to open KTS file

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

KTS file extension

File Name Kotlin Source Code Format
File Category Developer Files

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

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

What is KTS file?

The file with the extension KTS is the Developer Files file type. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Kotlin Source Code Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. 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. You can use NetBeans, Android Studio in case IntelliJ IDEA cannot be used.

How to open KTS file?

An often recurring problem with Kotlin Source Code Format is that KTS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that KTS 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 KTS 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. This can be achieved by typing IntelliJ IDEA into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open KTS files.

Step 2. Create association of IntelliJ IDEA with KTS files

If, despite the installed application, the KTS file does not start in the IntelliJ IDEA application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the KTS file with the IntelliJ IDEA application.

Step 3. Update IntelliJ IDEA to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the IntelliJ IDEA program, it is possible that Kotlin Source Code Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the JetBrains s.r.o. page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the KTS file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KTS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected KTS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the KTS files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair KTS file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted KTS files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the KTS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file KTS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the KTS file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.