Full format name of files that use KRO extension is Kolor RAW Format. KRO file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. KRO file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing KRO files is XnView MP. XnView MP software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about KRO files or the XnView MP software program.
Below is a table that list programs that support KRO files. Files with KRO suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.
Updated: 11/19/2020
Being unable to open files with KRO extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with KRO files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.
Problems with opening and working with KRO files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with KRO files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install XnView MP. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support KRO files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading XnView MP installed is by going to developer’s website (Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet) and downloading the software using provided links.
If the problems with opening KRO files still occur even after installing XnView MP, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of XnView MP is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that XnView MP cannot handle files with KRO may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using XnView MP.
After installing XnView MP (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open KRO files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent
Selecting the first-choice application in Windows
Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS
If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the KRO file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.
Should it happed that the KRO is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the KRO file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the KRO file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.
Did you receive the KRO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the KRO file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Kolor RAW Format file.
If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with KRO extension. In this case close the other applications.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Kolor RAW Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with KRO files affecting older versions of given software.
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