Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 animation file
File type: Game file
The hlk file extension identifies animation files used by Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2, a real-time strategy game.
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: October 11, 2026
The hlk file is a proprietary game animation file associated with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 from Relic Entertainment. It stores animation data used by the game's engine.
On Microsoft Windows, the game loads hlk files as part of its installed game data. The format is intended for the game rather than for general-purpose animation software and is not commonly used outside the game.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 2 on Microsoft Windows opens hlk files automatically when it loads the relevant game data.
No known standalone program provides reliable access to these files for manual viewing or editing.
There is no known reliable converter for hlk files. The files are intended for use by the game rather than general-purpose animation software.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving hlk files:
Microsoft Windows
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