Opening a TKC File

The TKC file type is primarily associated with MetaTrader5.

TKC	File extension: TKC
	File type:	data file

What is a TKC file

TKC files mostly belong to MetaTrader5. TKC files have two common uses. The primary type is used by MetaTrader 5 to store tick data. This means the file contains detailed, real-time trading information for generating tick charts.
In some cases, a TKC file is created by VTube Studio to save tracker configuration data. This use helps manage VTuber movements and settings.
Usage tips:

Open trading TKC files with MetaTrader 5 to view tick-by-tick market details.

If it is a tracker configuration, use VTube Studio to load and adjust settings.

FilExt.com tip: Because the format is proprietary, manual editing is not recommended. For more information, please check the official pages: MetaTrader 5 and VTube Studio reference.

How to open a TKC file

You need a suitable software like MetaTrader5 to open a TKC 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 TKC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TKC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert TKC files:

MetaTrader5
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TKC files are often referred to as MetaTrader5 data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
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The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 42 48 05 07 30 00 25 00 00 01 01, ASCII: BH 0 % .

TKC file format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the TKC files is as follows:

TKC is not a common file extension and mainly uses a special format. The file formats most commonly found in TKC files are:

70% of all TKC files start with the bytes FD 01 00 00 43 00 6F 00 70 crucial for this file format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The average file size is 6 MB with most files being between 600 KB and 22 MB in size. The file type was developed only in the last few years. The following keywords are characteristic: Copyright, Ticks and MetaQuotes Ltd. The following filename is common: 20180601.tkc.
10% of all TKC files have the same signature FC 01 00 00 43 00 6F 00 70. They consist of unreadable binary data. TKC files are between 2 MB and 13 MB in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. Copyright, Ticks and MetaQuotes Ltd. The file name 20180601.tkc is characteristic of these files.

All the rest of the TKC files (20%) have different formats, such as tKC Cracking Tutorial File. If you want to find out what your TKC file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for TKC File Extension

File classification:

Data

Identifier:

Hex: 42 48 05 07 30 00 25 00 00 01 01, ASCII: BH 0 % (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

hst, mq5, tut, csv, dat, cfg, ini, xml

a tkc data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TKC files

Associate the TKC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest TKC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available MetaTrader5 update.
To make sure that your TKC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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