NimbleGen Affymetrix probe mask
File type: Various data file
A file with the msk file extension is a NimbleGen Affymetrix probe mask.
The msk file contains a list of probe sets used by NimbleGen applications.
Found 7 different file type records with the same msk filename suffix.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 12, 2026
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
MSK files are used in some NimbleGen applications.
An msk file stores a list of probe sets used as a probe mask. The format is obsolete and is not intended as a general-purpose document or image format.
Open an msk file with the compatible NimbleGen application that created it or expects it as part of a microarray analysis. The file is an application data file, so it may not display useful information in a text editor or general-purpose viewer.
Because the format is obsolete, the original NimbleGen software or an existing analysis installation may be required.
The msk file is an application input file rather than a document intended for export.
If the probe-set selection must be used in another analysis, open the file in compatible NimbleGen software and use any export options provided by that application.
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: September 24, 2026
Autodesk Animator was graphics and animation software from Autodesk for Microsoft MS-DOS. Its mask files store the mask information used while editing images and animations, separating areas that can be affected from areas that should remain protected or transparent.
The file is intended to work with related artwork and animation files in Autodesk Animator rather than as a self-contained image. Autodesk Animator is a legacy MS-DOS application.
Open an MSK file with Autodesk Animator on Microsoft MS-DOS. The file may need to be loaded from within the editing workflow for which it was created.
On a modern computer, Autodesk Animator may require a compatible MS-DOS environment or emulator.
A mask is an editing resource rather than a conventional image, so direct conversion may not produce a useful result.
If the original Autodesk Animator environment is available, apply the mask to the associated artwork and export or save the resulting image or animation in a format supported by that software.
Software applications that can open msk files:
Microsoft MS-DOS
Software applications that can edit msk files:
Microsoft MS-DOS
Software capable of saving msk files:
Microsoft MS-DOS
Software apps that create msk files:
Microsoft MS-DOS
Software applications that handle other tasks involving msk files:
Microsoft MS-DOS
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: September 30, 2026
The MSK file extension identifies an application-specific icon format used by BMC Software's PATROL monitoring software. The files provide graphical icons for elements displayed in PATROL DashBoard.
These files are intended to work as part of a PATROL DashBoard installation rather than as general-purpose image files. The format is associated with the Microsoft Windows version of the software, and its contents are normally managed by PATROL rather than edited independently.
Use BMC PATROL DashBoard on Microsoft Windows to use the file in the context of the PATROL installation and display the corresponding icon.
General image viewers and editors may not recognize this application-specific format.
MSK icon files are intended for use by BMC PATROL DashBoard rather than as general-purpose images, so general image converters may not be able to convert them.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving msk files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: December 27, 2018
The msk file extension is associated with the BrainVoyager QX, an advanced analysis softwre used for visualization of structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data.
The msk file contains mask used to limit the amount of voxels in a statistical analysis.
Use BrainVoyager QX to work with *.msk files.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Software applications that can open msk files:
Multiplatform
Software apps that create msk files:
Multiplatform
Software applications that handle other tasks involving msk files:
Multiplatform
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 30, 2026
The MSK file extension is also used by CARA, a scripting language for developing database applications for Microsoft Windows. An .msk file contains a script interpreter engine mask.
Open the file with CARA on Microsoft Windows. The file is intended to be used by CARA's script interpreter.
There is no generally applicable conversion for a CARA .msk file. Use CARA to work with the file, as conversion may remove interpreter-specific information.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving msk files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: July 14, 2025
The msk file extension is associated with Corel Paint Shop Pro, an advanced photo-editing software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed and sold by Corel Corporation.
The .msk files contain mask images.
Use compatible tools to work with *.msk files.
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Software applications that can open msk files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit msk files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving msk files:
Microsoft Windows
Programs for viewing msk files:
Multiplatform
Software apps that create msk files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that print msk files:
Multiplatform
Software applications that handle other tasks involving msk files:
Microsoft Windows
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: October 12, 2026
The msk file extension is associated with Fringe Processor, a Microsoft Windows program for creating scientific images.
An msk file stores a bitmap picture used by Fringe Processor. It belongs to the software's own image format and is intended to be opened and worked with in that program.
Open an msk file with Fringe Processor on Microsoft Windows.
Fringe Processor may be able to export msk files to other image formats. Open the file in the program and use its export or Save As command, if available.
Software applications that can open msk files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit msk files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving msk files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create msk files:
Microsoft Windows
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