There are 8 other file types using
the KEY file extension!
.key - Licence or encrypted security key [common]
.key - iWork Keynote '09 presentation [common]
.key - Microsoft Windows 7 registry key file [common]
.key - ArcView geocoding matching keys
.key - DataCAD custom toolbar file
.key - Keyboard definition file
.key - Avira AntiVir Personal license key
.key - BioWare Infinity and Aurora game engine resource data
KEY file extension - OS/2 archive key
What is key file? How to open key files?
File type specification:
The key file extension is associated with OS/2, an operating system for IBM-PC compatible computers. The .key file stores archive key.
The IBM OS/2 operating system was discontinued and replaced by eComStation (eCS).
This key file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
The default software associated to open key file:
Company or developer:
IBM
OS/2 is operating system developed by IBM for personal computers. OS/2 is no longer marketed by IBM and support for OS/2 was discontinued in 2006. OS/2 is very similar like Windows in many ways, but also has similarities with Unix. The last version of OS/2 is named OS/2 Warp.
List of software applications associated to the .key file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open key file, edit key file, convert key file, view key file, play key file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting key files.
Programs that can create key file - OS/2 archive key
Programs supporting the exension key on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about OS/2 for create key file action.