File Extension Library


.AHK File Extension

  • Developer by: AutoHotkey
  • Category: Executable Files

What are .AHK files and how to open them?

Can't open .AHK file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .AHK file.

What is a .AHK file extension?

.AHK file extension is created by AutoHotkey. .AHK has been classified as Executable Files.

.AHK is AutoHotkey Script

An AHK file is a script created with AutoHotkey, a program used for automating repetitive tasks in Windows. It is saved as a plain text file and contains lines of code that can be executed by AutoHotkey (AutoHotkey.exe).

AutoHotkey scripts may also contain hotkeys (used for keyboard shortcuts) and hotstrings, which automatically replace certain text strings when typing.

List of all softwares that can open the AutoHotkey Script
Windows
File Viewer Plus
AutoHotkey

How to fix problems with .AHK files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .AHK files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .AHK file format
  2. You need to check the .AHK file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)