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.KYS File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Settings Files

What are .KYS files and how to open them?

Can't open .KYS 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 .KYS file.

What is a .KYS file extension?

.KYS file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .KYS has been classified as Settings Files.

.KYS is Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File

A KYS file contains keyboard shortcuts created by Photoshop, a professional graphics editing program. It saves custom key combinations used to trigger menu options and other commands. KYS files allow shortcuts to be restored between installations of Photoshop.

KYS files can be created and loaded from Photoshop's Keboard Shortcuts & Menus window, which can be opened by choosing Window → Workspace → Keyboard Shortcuts & Menus... from the application menu.

Examples of common Photoshop keyboard shortcuts include Cmd-Shift-N for creating a new layer, and Cmd-Opt-I, which opens the resizing window. Functions that that don't have default shortcuts, such as the Brightness/Contrast window, can have their own shortcuts applied and saved to a KYS file. Default shortcuts may also be overwritten.

NOTE: KYS files are also used by Adobe Illustrator.

List of all softwares that can open the Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts File
Windows
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Mac
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019

How to fix problems with .KYS files

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