Tips to open SMK file
Can't open the SMK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SMK files as well as a list of programs that support SMK files.
SMK file extension
| File Name |
Smacker Compressed Movie Format |
| File Developer |
RAD Game Tools |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The SMK file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SMK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SMK file on each system platform.
What is SMK file?
The file in the SMK format belongs to the Video Files category. It was designed by RAD Game Tools. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. Smacker Compressed Movie Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs.
How to open SMK file?
The most common problem when using Smacker Compressed Movie Format is that a specific SMK is not associated with the program. This causes the file SMK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SMK 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 RAD Game Tools
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that RAD Game Tools is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name RAD Game Tools into the 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 SMK.
Programs to open SMK file
Remember to download programs supporting SMK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RAD Game Tools with SMK files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SMK file still does not use the RAD Game Tools program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 SMK file with the RAD Game Tools program.
Step 3. Update RAD Game Tools to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the RAD Game Tools program, it is possible that Smacker Compressed Movie Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SMK file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SMK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SMK or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SMK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SMK files changes over time. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SMK file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SMK 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SMK 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 you have to wait for the session to the file SMK to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SMK file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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