Tips to open SFK file

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

SFK file extension

File Name Sound Forge Audio Peak Format
File Developer Sony
File Category Audio Files

The SFK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SFK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SFK file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is SFK file?

The .SFK file is a Sound Forge PRO program file. Even though it is classified as an audio file, it does not have an audio track. It is the visual equivalent of a sound wave. It is represented by the frequency plot of the signal. It is created automatically when a program opens a .WAV file. The file is not overwritten automatically, but you can force it to be rebuilt with an appropriate command, using the base file as a source. Files of this type may be generated by some SONY devices.

How to open SFK file?

The most common problem when using Sound Forge Audio Peak Format is that a specific SFK is not associated with the program. This causes the file SFK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SFK 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 ACID Pro

The first step is to check if the computer has the ACID Pro program installed. To do this, enter the name ACID Pro 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 SFK files.

Step 2. Create association of ACID Pro with SFK files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SFK file still does not use the ACID Pro program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 SFK file with the ACID Pro application.

Step 3. Update ACID Pro to the latest version

If, despite the association of the ACID Pro program with the Sound Forge Audio Peak Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the MAGIX AG page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SFK 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:

The SFK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SFK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SFK file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SFK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SFK file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SFK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Sony help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SFK 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move SFK to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SFK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SFK to close. 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.