All about KYS Files

The KYS file type is primarily associated with Adobe Premiere Pro.

KYS	File extension: KYS
	File type:	XML configuration file

What is a KYS file?

KYS files mostly belong to Adobe Premiere Pro. The KYS files are XML-based documents that store keyboard shortcut settings for Adobe applications.
They are used mainly by Adobe Premiere Pro to map commands to specific keys, and in some cases by Adobe Photoshop for similar functions.

Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts file
Photoshop keyboard shortcuts file

The XML structure makes these files human readable, so you can open them with any text editor to view or edit the shortcut definitions.
FilExt.com tip: Use an XML-aware editor to prevent introducing syntax errors while making changes.

How to open a KYS file

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

Online KYS Text Viewer

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

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

To do so, click the "Choose your .kys file to view" button above.
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.

Programs that open and convert KYS files:

Adobe Premiere Pro
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. KYS files are often referred to as Adobe Premiere Pro settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Photoshop CS (Keyboard Shortcut) by Adobe Systems Incorporated
Related links: How to Customize Your Keyboard Shortcuts
Premiere (Keys File) by Adobe Systems Incorporated
Program ID is Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
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Technical Data for KYS File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

plist, key, zip, txt, jpg, act, aco, acb, xml, ini, cfg, json

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: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Premiere Pro Tryout\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe %1

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Premiere Standard\Adobe Premiere Standard.exe %1

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Premiere Pro\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe %1

ProgramID: Photoshop.KYSFile.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS2\Photoshop.exe %1

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Premiere Pro 1.5 Tryout\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe %1

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Premiere Pro 1.5\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0\Adobe Premiere Elements.exe

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Premiere Elements 1.0\Adobe Premiere Elements.exe

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Keys.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0\Adobe Premiere Elements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.KYSFile.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS2\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.KYSFile.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.KYSFile.9
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS2\Photoshop.exe Photoshop.LevelsFile

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a kys XML configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with KYS files

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