Tips to open MAK file

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

MAK file extension

File Name Makefile
File Category Developer Files

The MAK file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MAK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MAK file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is MAK file?

The file with the extension MAK is the Developer Files file type. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Makefile is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Apple Xcode. This was created by Apple, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. Visual C++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Microsoft Visual Studio will apply when it is not possible to use Apple Xcode.

How to open MAK file?

The main problem with Makefile is that the MAK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that MAK 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 MAK 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 Apple Xcode

In this case, you should first verify that the Apple Xcode application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Apple Xcode into the 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 MAK files.

Step 2. Create association of Apple Xcode with MAK files

If, despite the installed application, the MAK file does not start in the Apple Xcode 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MAK file with the Apple Xcode program.

Step 3. Update Apple Xcode to the latest version

If, however, after binding Apple Xcode with Makefile there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The MAK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to MAK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MAK file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MAK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of MAK 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.
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 MAK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MAK files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the MAK file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the MAK file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.