Open KYS files

  • Full name
    Adobe Keyboard Shortcut Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a KYS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a KYS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your KYS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is KYS file?

With the file extension KYS keyboard shortcuts, so key shortcuts of the image editing software Adobe Photoshop are marked. Ky's files store the self-made key assignments for functions and windows in Photoshop. In principle, all key assignments, such as 'Ctrl + O' to open a file to 'ctrl +' or 'F1' put.

More info

In order to change the keyboard layout, you will find the corresponding options window under 'Edit-> Keyboard Commands' with the option to create a new KYS file.

There is no way to load a KYS file. To use it, it has to be placed under 'Preferences-> Keyboard commands' in the main directory. Then you can find the corresponding assignment in the folding menu of the keyboard command options window.

Especially useful are KYS files for saving your own assignment (for example for a new installation) or to transfer them to another (work) computer.

Note that KYS Photoshop files are not compatible with Illustrator versions.

Programs which can open a KYS file

How to open file with KYS extension?

In order to open a file with KYS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening KYS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with KYS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Photoshop or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening KYS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support KYS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of KYS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Photoshop as the default program for opening KYS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate KYS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Photoshop applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Photoshop has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with KYS files

Sometimes problems with opening KYS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • KYS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open KYS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • KYS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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