Opening GUIKIT Files

The GUIKIT file type is primarily associated with ShapeShifter.

GUIKIT	File extension: GUIKIT
	File type:	Theme

What is a GUIKIT file?

GUIKIT files mostly belong to ShapeShifter by Unsanity LLC. ShapeShifter is an Application Enhancer (APE) plugin for Mac OS X developed by Unsanity that allows the user to apply third party themes to the operating system's graphical interface through injection into running code and without modifying system files. It uses GUIKit files which can contain interface elements, desktop backgrounds and icons.

How to open GUIKIT files

You need a suitable software like ShapeShifter to open a GUIKIT file. You need a suitable software like ShapeShifter from Unsanity LLC to open a GUIKIT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your GUIKIT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GUIKIT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.GUIKIT File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

GUIKIT files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from legacy Mac UI customizers or OS X theme designers, it is likely a ShapeShifter Theme file.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- "PK" indicates a ZIP archive, meaning you can rename it to .zip and extract it.
- Readable XML or "bplist" suggests an Apple Property List containing theme metadata.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Unsanity LLC's ShapeShifter, ThemePark, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for GUIKIT File Extension

Identifier:

Hex: 43 48 53 4D, ASCII: CHSM (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

ip, curxptheme, sdtheme

Related links:

Wikipedia Shapeshifter Page

a guikit Theme is a special file format by Unsanity LLC and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GUIKIT files

Associate the GUIKIT file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open themes. Because only the current version supports the latest GUIKIT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Unsanity LLC manufacturer website after an available ShapeShifter update.
To make sure that your GUIKIT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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