All about SKF Files

The SKF file type is primarily associated with AutoSketch.

SKFFile Extension SKF
File extension: SKF
File type:  thumbnail

What is an SKF file?

SKF files mostly belong to AutoSketch by Autodesk. An SKF file is the thumbnail of a design program created with AutoSketch 2D computer-aided design program. A thumbnail is a compressed raster image which displays a preview/sample of a design within a computer's file manager (e.g. Explorer) without opening the actual drawing (SKD file) in AutoSketch. SKF is also the filename extension of a skin used to customize the user interface of Windows desktop applications. This file is created with SkinCrafter graphical user interface application skin customization engine.

How to open SKF files

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

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How to convert an SKF file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

You can convert SKF files using our online SKF file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. Just click the "Choose your .skf file to view this image" button on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert SKF files:

  1. AutoSketch by Autodesk
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SKF files are often referred to as AutoSketch cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Sage Accounting (data) by Sage
    Sage Accounting is a business accounting and finance management program. Older, discontinued versions of Sage Accounting use data saved in an SKF file. This file format is classified as Data.
  3. SkinCrafter (skin) by SkinCrafter
    SkinCrafter is a Windows application development engine used to customize the user interface of a GUI applications. A skin created with this tool is saved in an SKF file. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: SkinBuilder

SKF file format details:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our analysis of the SKF files produces the following result:

The SKF file extension is very common and is primarily used by a single program. The following file formats are most commonly found in SKF files:

The remaining 9% of all SKF files are different files with different signatures, often, for example, skincrafter skin and SKF. They are often associated with badkamer, control, inline, verson, side, wearplates, laminator, pressure, bearing, diagram, messbox, fonty, group, panel or reich. If you want to find out what your SKF file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SKF File Extension

File classification:
CAD
Related files:
Related links:

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

ProgramID: AutoSketch.Drawing.7
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Autodesk\AUTOSK~1\Sketch.exe

ProgramID: Simp.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Secway\SIMPLI~1.2\SIMPLI~1.EXE


an skf thumbnail is a special file format by Autodesk and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SKF files

  • Associate the SKF file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open thumbnails. Because only the current version supports the latest SKF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Autodesk manufacturer website after an available AutoSketch update.
  • To make sure that your SKF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .SKF file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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