All about BRK Files

The BRK file type is primarily associated with ICU4C / Brick Rigs.

BRK	File extension: BRK
	File type:	defining text segmentation rules in software

What is a BRK file?

BRK files mostly belong to ICU4C / Brick Rigs.

BRK files can refer to two distinct file types. They are used either to store Unicode text segmentation rules or to hold game save data.

ICU Break Iterator Files: These files are used by the ICU4C library. They contain rules that tell software how to break text into words, sentences, or other segments. This is key for processing multilingual text. For more details, see the ICU website.

Game Save Files: In some games, a BRK file is a JSON-formatted save file. It is used to record game states, such as a vehicle configuration in Brickadia or similar titles. To view or modify these, you should use the game itself. More information is available at Brick Rigs on Steam.

ICU Usage: Contains Unicode break rules for text segmentation.
Game Usage: Holds JSON data for saving game progress.

FilExt.com note: If you wish to inspect a BRK file, open it with a Unicode-aware text editor if it is the ICU rule file, or load it through the game if it is a save file. Editing these files should be done with care.

How to open BRK files

You need a suitable software like ICU4C / Brick Rigs to open a BRK 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 BRK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BRK file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Easily convert BRK files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a BRK file, you can use our free Online BRK File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

Just click the "Choose your .brk file to view this image" button on this page.
Your BRK file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert BRK files:

ICU4C / Brick Rigs
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BRK files are often referred to as ICU4C / Brick Rigs data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Brooktrout
This file format is classified as Graphic. Program ID is GraphicsConverterPro.brk, PaintShopPro8.Image Related links: XnView
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Technical Data for BRK File Extension

File classification:

Data

Program ID:

GraphicsConverterPro.brk, PaintShopPro8.Image

Related files:

icu, rules, bkr, res, 301, json, dat, sav, xml, txt

Related links:

XnView

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.brk, FileType: Brooktrout 301, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image, FileType: Paint Shop Pro 8 Image, AppName: Paint Shop Pro 8
EXEFile: Paint Shop Pro.exe

ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image, FileType: Paint Shop Pro Image, AppName: Paint Shop Pro 8
EXEFile: Paint Shop Pro.exe

ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 8\Paint Shop Pro.exe /dde

ProgramID: PaintShopPro9.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 9\Paint Shop Pro 9.exe /dde

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: PaintShopProX.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\Paint Shop Pro X.exe

ProgramID: SnapfireI.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Snapfire Plus\Corel Snapfire.exe

ProgramID: Pagis.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ScanSoft\Pagis\XIFVIEW.EXE

ProgramID: Pagis.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Xerox\Pagis\XIFVIEW.EXE

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a brk defining text segmentation rules in software is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BRK files

Associate the BRK file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open defining text segmentation rules in softwares. Because only the current version supports the latest BRK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available ICU4C / Brick Rigs update.
To make sure that your BRK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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