File Extension Database

Open SFK File

An SFK file extension stores the waveform image of an audio wave file, typically saved as WAV, characteristic of Sound Forge Pro from MAGIX or a Sony digital media device.

About Sound Forge Pro

Sound Forge Pro is used to professionally create, mix, and design sound effects.

The SFK file is automatically created when an audio file is opened with Sound Forge Pro.

SFK files are saved in the same folder with the same name as the audio file.

How to Open SFK files

SFK files are used by Sound Forge Pro and also VEGAS, both developed by MAGIX, to visually represent audio data, but are not intended to be opened or manually edited.

It is important to note that SFK files do not contain actual audio data, so they are not considered audio files, per se.

However, because the format is proprietary, if the related audio file were to be modified in a different program, it could be corrupted and, in any case, can be regenerated by selecting "Rebuild Peak Data" in the special menu of SoundForge.

Sound Forge Pro was acquired by Sony in May 2003, and then Sound Forge Pro was acquired by MAGIX in 2016.

Software to open and work with a SFK file

Sound Forge Pro

How Can I Open SFK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SFK file is to find a SFK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SFK file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open SFK file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as SFK file opener then try to search online for "SFK viewer", "application to open SFK file" or "open SFK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SFK file

How Can I Open SFK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SFK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SFK file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with SFK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SFK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SFK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SFK file then try to search for "SFK viewer", "application to open SFK file" or "read SFK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SFK file

How Can I Open SFK File on Android

If you downloaded a SFK file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded SFK file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "SFK".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "SFK viewer", "SFK file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open SFK File on iPhone or iPad

To open SFK File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the SFK file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "SFK". This way you can find apps which can open SFK files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "SFK viewer" or "SFK file" online in your favorite search engine.

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