ZKN File Extension

What is ZKN file?

Full format name of files that use ZKN extension is Adobe RoboHelp Skin Definition Format. Files with ZKN extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. ZKN file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Adobe RoboHelp is by far the most used program for working with ZKN files. On the official website of Adobe Systems Incorporated developer not only will you find detailed information about theAdobe RoboHelp software, but also about ZKN and other supported file formats.

Programs which support ZKN file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ZKN files. ZKN files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 01/14/2021

How to open file with ZKN extension?

Being unable to open files with ZKN extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Adobe RoboHelp Skin Definition Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ZKN files.

Step 1. Install Adobe RoboHelp software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening ZKN files is that no program that can handle ZKN files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Adobe RoboHelp and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Adobe RoboHelp website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Adobe RoboHelp and update if needed

If you already have Adobe RoboHelp installed on your systems and ZKN files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why ZKN files are not compatible with Adobe RoboHelp. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe RoboHelp.

Step 3. Assign Adobe RoboHelp to ZKN files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ZKN files with latest version of Adobe RoboHelp you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the ZKN with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Adobe RoboHelp installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ZKN files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected ZKN file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ZKN extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the ZKN file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ZKN file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the ZKN file for viruses or malware

If the ZKN is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the ZKN file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. ZKN file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the ZKN file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the ZKN file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Adobe RoboHelp

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ZKN extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Adobe RoboHelp Skin Definition Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the ZKN files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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