Tips to open PEK file

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

PEK file extension

File Name Adobe Peak Waveform Format
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Audio Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PEK file?

The PEK file has been categorized as Audio Files. It was designed by Adobe Systems. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Adobe Peak Waveform Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Adobe After Effects to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the PEK file. The Adobe Soundbooth, Adobe Premiere Pro programs will also handle the file when the Adobe After Effects program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PEK file?

The most common problem when using Adobe Peak Waveform Format is that a specific PEK is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PEK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PEK 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 Adobe After Effects

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe After Effects is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Adobe After Effects into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file PEK.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe After Effects with PEK files

If, despite the installed application, the PEK file does not start in the Adobe After Effects application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PEK file with the Adobe After Effects program.

Step 3. Update Adobe After Effects to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Adobe After Effects program, it is possible that Adobe Peak Waveform 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 Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PEK file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PEK file. Sometimes virus-infected PEK 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 PEK files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PEK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Adobe Systems help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PEK 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move PEK to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PEK file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.