File Extension Library


.ALK File Extension

  • Category: Encoded and encrypted Files

What are .ALK files and how to open them?

Can't open .ALK 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 .ALK file.

What is a .ALK file extension?

.ALK file extension has been classified as Encoded and encrypted Files.

.ALK is DataLocker encrpyted data

The alk file extension is mainly used for an encrypted file type made using the DataLocker data encryption solution.

These alk files can be for example typically found on DropBox, where DataLocker saves these files if possible.

Might be used in all DataLocker solutions, both hardware and software.

.ALK file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .ALK file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

You can decrypt these *.alk files using DataLocker.

How to convert:

There is no way how to convert the encrypted *.alk files. However, after decoding the *.alk files, original files can be converted.

How to fix problems with .ALK files

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