File Extension Library


.ELK File Extension

  • Developer by: Altium Limited.
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .ELK files and how to open them?

Can't open .ELK 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 .ELK file.

What is a .ELK file extension?

.ELK file extension is created by Altium Limited.. .ELK has been classified as Various data Files.

.ELK is Altium Designer Linker error message

The elk file extension is associated with the Altium Designer that is used to design printed circuit boards and for embedded software design.

The Linker is a part of TASKING embedded software tools distributed with Altium Designer.

With TASKING embedded tools can be written, assemble, compile applications for several platforms, such as PowerPC, ARM etc.

The elk file contains saved error messages recorded by Linker.


How to open:

Use Altium Designer Linker to work with *.elk files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .elk file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .ELK files

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