File Extension Library


.JKM File Extension

  • Developer by: Freedom Scientific
  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Text

What are .JKM files and how to open them?

Can't open .JKM 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 .JKM file.

What is a .JKM file extension?

.JKM file extension is created by Freedom Scientific. .JKM has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .JKM file is Text.

.JKM is JAWS Key Map File

File used by JAWS, a screen reading program that enables text to speech functionality in Windows; saves keystroke assignments that act as hotkeys for interacting with the JAWS software; may be the default key map used by the software or a custom user-defined key map.

JKM files use a plain text, comma delimited format. They store the hotkey codes and the corresponding function names that are run when the hotkeys are invoked.

NOTE: JKM files are edited using the Keyboard Manager, which is included with JAWS.

List of all softwares that can open the JAWS Key Map File
Windows
Freedom Scientific JAWS

How to fix problems with .JKM files

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