Opening an INTKEY File

The INTKEY file type is primarily associated with Intkey.

INTKEY	File extension: INTKEY
	File type:	Startup Configuration File

What is an INTKEY file

INTKEY files mostly belong to Intkey by DELTA Authors. Intkey is an interactive program for identifying a specimen by comparing its attributes with stored descriptions of taxa. The program can also be used to interrogate the stored data. Intkey can access its data and image files over the Internet. To do this, the data-set index file (see Introduction in the Intkey on-line help) or a link in a Web page must point to a special startup file, with extension (type) .ink or .intkey. The startup file tells Intkey where the data set and its associated images are to be found, and the name of the initialization file to use.

How to open INTKEY files

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

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Unable to Open a .INTKEY File? Quick Solutions:

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

Identify the Source: If received from a taxonomist or biodiversity database, it likely configures DELTA interactive identification keys.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- Plain text commands suggest a standard Intkey startup configuration file.
- Readable XML/JSON indicates a modernized format.
- "PK" or binary magic bytes mean it may be compressed.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Intkey (by DELTA Authors) or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for INTKEY File Extension

Related files:

lnk, download, ink, exe, rar, png, jpg, conf, nvm, rdg

Mime type:

application/x-intkey

an intkey Startup Configuration File is a special file format by DELTA Authors and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with INTKEY files

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