Tips to open VFK file

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

VFK file extension

File Name Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format
File Category Text Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is VFK file?

The VFK file has been categorized as Text Files. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Sublime Text. This was created by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. Alternatively, you can use 7 other programs. The PSPad, NotePad++ text editor, Atom programs will also handle the file when the Sublime Text program does not fulfill its role.

How to open VFK file?

The main problem with Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format is that the VFK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file VFK 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 VFK 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 Sublime Text

In this case, you should first verify that the Sublime Text application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Sublime Text 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VFK files.

Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with VFK files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VFK file still does not use the Sublime Text program, it means no 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 select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VFK file with the Sublime Text program.

Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Sublime Text program with the Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to VFK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 VFK or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected VFK file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VFK file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VFK files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VFK 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the VFK file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the VFK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VFK file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.