Opening a KPS File

The KPS file type is primarily associated with IBM KIPS Bitmap.

KPS	File extension: KPS
	File type:	IBM KIPS Bitmap files

What is a KPS file?

KPS files mostly belong to IBM KIPS Bitmap. Use our "Online KPS File Viewer" below to open and view your KPS file directly in your browser.

How do you open KPS files?

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

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How to extract texts from KPS files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from KPS file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online KPS File Viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .kps file to view this image" button on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

What to Do When a .KPS File Fails to Open

Because .KPS files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file from a linguist often suggests a Keyman Keyboard Source, while legacy graphics workflows may indicate an IBM KIPS Bitmap.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor:
- Readable XML often points to a Keyman package.
- "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
- Unreadable magic bytes suggest an IBM KIPS Bitmap.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Keyman Developer or IBM KIPS tools, and ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for KPS File Extension

Related files:

ksp, ksd, skp

Related links:

XnView

Mime type:

text/xml, application/octet-stream

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.kps, FileType: IBM Kips, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: Koala Player Skin, FileType: Koala Player Skin, AppName: Stardock SkinStudio Main Application

ProgramID: KoalaPlayer.Skin, FileType: Koala Player Skin, AppName: Stardock SkinStudio Main Application

ProgramID: SkinStudio.kps
EXEFile: Y:\Object Desktop\SkinStudio\sknstdio.exe %1

ProgramID: SkinStudio.kps
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Stardock\Object Desktop\SkinStudio\SknStdio.exe %1

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

ProgramID: SkinStudio.kps
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Stardock\OBJECT~1\SKINST~1\SknStdio.exe %1

ProgramID: SkinStudio.kps
EXEFile: C:\DOCUME~1\JOSHAL~1\MYDOCU~1\MISC\WINDOW~1\SKINST~1\SknStdio.exe %1

ProgramID: Koala Player Skin
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Stardock\OBJECT~1\SKINST~1\SknStdio.exe

ProgramID: SkinStudio.kps
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SkinStudio\SknStdio.exe

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a kps IBM KIPS Bitmap file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with KPS files

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