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.PKL File Extension

  • Developer by: Python
  • Category: Developer Files

What is an .PKL file?

.PKL file extension is created by Python. .PKL has been classified as Developer Files.

.PKL is Python Pickle File

A PKL file is a file created by pickle, a Python module that enabless objects to be serialized to files on disk and deserialized back into the program at runtime. It contains a byte stream that represents the objects.

The process of serialization is called "pickling," and deserialization is called "unpickling." A PKL file is pickled to save space when being stored or transferred over a network then is unpickled and loaded back into program memory during runtime. The PKL file is created using Python pickle and the dump() method and is loaded using Python pickle and the load() method.

There are three protocols used for pickling:

  • Version 0 - The original ASCII protocol, which is backwards compatible with earlier Python versions.
  • Version 1 - The old binary format, which is backwards compatible with earlier Python versions.
  • Version 2 - Python 2.3 format, which features more efficient pickling of new style classes.

NOTE: PKL files may also have the .PICKLE extension but more commonly have the .P extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Python Pickle File
Windows
Python pickle
Mac
Python pickle
Linux
Python pickle

How to Open .PKL file on different platforms

Open .PKL File on Windows

  • Right-click a .PKL
  • Left-click "Open With" > "Choose another app"
  • Select the program that opens .PKL file and Select check box "Always use this app to open .PKL files" Press "Ok"

Open .PKL File on Mac

  • Right-click (or Ctrl + Left-click) the .PKL file
  • Click "Open With" > "Other.."
  • Then choose another program from the app list and press "Open"
  • Select check box "Turn on" for "Always open in app"

Open .PKL File on Linux

Right click on the .PKL file, choose "Open with" and select a program from the list above

Open .PKL File on iPhone

Select a file. If you don't see an application to open the .PKL file, tap "Share" and choose the right app.
Method 2
Save the file. Then open the app «Files». Touch and hold the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. After that tap "Share" and select an application.

Open .PKL File on Android

Tap the Settings icon on an Android smartphone, then select «Applications». Click the Settings icon in the upper right corner of the screen, to change the default apps.
If you want to open, edit, save or even convert .PKL files on Android, then your best bet is to download one of the dedicated apps available on Google Play.

How to fix problems with .PKL files

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