This tutorial explains what is .Key file and various ways to open it on Windows. We will also see how to convert the KEY file format to PPT:
A Key file is used for storing Apple Numbers office application files and as we know Apple Numbers is the free app in Apple that creates and edits spreadsheets.
It is a compressed archive that contains various Apple Numbers Spreadsheet files. So, usually, to open a key file, you should use the Apple Numbers Software.
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What Is A .Key File
It is often tricky to move the Keynote presentations between Mac and Windows. It is especially the case if you want to open Key file in PowerPoint. That’s why you need some programs to open Key files.
Programs like Avant Browser, Powerpoint, and LibreOffice are some of the programs that can help you open, convert, and even fix Key files. We don’t recommend using Zip or any other unarchive software to open Key files.
But before you learn how to open a .key file, you must know a little about the Key file extension.
How To Open A .Key File On Windows
You can open Key presentations in Windows in three ways. Also, you can save and play them as the formats that Microsoft computers support better.
#1) iCloud
As we all know iCloud is the cloud computing and storage service from Apple. So, the best and easiest option to open a .key file is through iCloud.
How To Use iCloud To Open .key File
- Sign in to your iCloud account.
- Select the Keynote app.
- Open the app and click on the upload icon.
- Select the Key file you want to open.
- Upload the file.
- Click on the wrench icon.
- Select ‘download a copy’.
- Choose the format you want to save the file in.
Once you have uploaded the Key file on the keynote, you can also play and edit it.
Price: Free
#2) PowerPoint
Powerpoint is a powerful and widely used tool for opening presentation files and it also comes in handy for opening any .key file.
How to open Key file with PowerPoint
- Open the program.
- Click on the icon to open the File.
- Select Open
- Navigate to the Key file you want to open.
- Click on it to select and open it.
- Now go to Save As and select the format you want to save it in.
Price: You can try the free version or buy the office pack.
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- Microsoft 365 Family – $99.99 per year
- Microsoft 365 Personal – $69.99 per year
- Office Home & Student 2019 – $149.99 one time purchase
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- Microsoft 365 Business Basic – $5.00 per user per month
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard – $12.50 per user per month
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium – $20.00 per user per month
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#3) Avant Browser
Avant browser comes with ultra-fast technology and multi-processing capabilities. It consumes less memory, without impacting the performance of the computer.
Opening the .key file with Avant Browser
- Download and launch the Avant Browser.
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- Click on the A icon on the top left corner.
- Select the option New.
- Navigate to the Key file you want to open.
- Click on the file to open it in the browser.
Price: Free
Website: Avant Browser
#4) LibreOffice
LibreOffice is an open-source and free office suite. You can open various file formats with this application along with the .key file.
How to open Key file with LibreOffice
- Launch LibreOffice
- Click on File
- Select Open
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- Go to the .key file you want to open.
- Select the file and open it.
Now you can read, edit and save the file in a different file format.
Price: Free
Website: Libreoffice
Converting Key File To PPT
On Mac
- Select File
- Click on Export To
- Select PowerPoint.
- Click Ok
iOS Devices
- Go to KeyNote
- Long press on the presentation
- Select Share
- Go to the Menu
- Select Export
- Click on PowerPoint
On iCloud
- Go to the Key file.
- Click on the wrench icon
- Click on Download a Copy
- Select PowerPoint.
Using iPad
- Open keynote
- Go to the file you want to export
- On the top right corner, click on three dots.
- Select Export
- Choose PowerPoint
- Select the mode of sending the file.
- Click on Finish
Convert Key File To PDF
You can convert the .key file to a PDF file online. You can use Cloudconvert, Zamzar, Onlineconvertfree, etc.
- Open the website
- Upload the file
- Select PDF format to convert it in.
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- Click on start conversion.
In a while, the Key file will be converted into your preferred format and then you can download the converted file.
Convert Key File To ZIP
You can convert Key files to Zip file format using the Windows 10 taskbar.
- From the Windows 10 taskbar, click on File Explorer.
- Go to the folder with the Keynote presentation.
- On the View tab, check on the file name extension.
- Right-click on the Key file.
- Select Rename.
- Replace .key with .zip extension.
- Click yes on the rename dialogue box.
Your Key file is now a Zip file. By clicking on the Keynote Zip, you can open its content. In the Zip’s picture folder, you will find all the images from the presentation slides.
Things To Keep In Mind
Before you decide how to open a Key file, it is vital to understand the format of your KEY. Although, all the programs we have listed above are capable of opening a Key file, however, that doesn’t mean that these programs will be able to open Key files from other programs like Registration or License Key file.
For example, if you have an antivirus program that uses a Key file for registering the software to prove that you have purchased it. In that case, use that antivirus program to open that Key file.
Lightwave is yet another example that uses a Key file for registering it as a legal copy. If it is a license Key file, you can read the license information with Notepad or any other text editor. Registration key files are often encrypted and you can’t view them, and usually, you don’t need to view them.
As the key files are specific to every program that uses them, you must contact the software developer if your key file or program isn’t working properly. For the rest of the key files, you can use the applications mentioned above to open them.
FAQs About .Key File Format
Q #1) What is a Key file format?
Answer: Key files are the ones that are created by using keynote presentation software from Apple.
Q #2) Can I open Key files on PowerPoint?
Answer: Yes, you can open Key files in PowerPoint by exporting them from the Apple devices to PowerPoint.
Q #3) Can I open the .Key file in Linux?
Answer: Yes, you can export the keynote file online from iCloud to open it in Linux.
Q #4) How to convert the Keynote file to PDF?
Answer: You can use Cloudconvert or Zamzar to convert Key files to PDF or any other format you want.
Conclusion
Key files are used for presentations on Apple devices. But using it on Windows isn’t that tricky. You can export the files in PowerPoint.
You can also use iCloud, Avant Browser, LibreOffice, etc. However, the best and easy way to open a .key file is to export them in Powerpoint format or use Cloudconvert to convert them to your preferred format to open it. You can also open it in Google Slides.
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