.ABK File Extension
File Type 1Automatic Backup File
| Developer | N/A |
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| Category | Backup Files |
| Format | Binary
BinaryThis file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. |
What is an ABK file?
Backup file created by various programs, including CorelDRAW, Ability Office Write, and PrintMaster Gold; contains a backup of the a currently opened document or project; used to recover program data in the event of a computer crash or file corruption.
NOTE: ABK files typically are not meant to be opened directly. Typically, the program that created them will guide users in the process of recovering any lost data.
File Type 2Arena Opening Book File
| Developer | Martin Blume |
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| Category | Game Files |
| Format | Binary
BinaryThis file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. |
.ABK File Association 2
File used by Arena, a freeware graphical user interface used by chess engines; contains "opening book" moves, which store opening strategies for an artificial intelligence player; may contain millions of predefined moves.
ABK files are used to reduce the computational expense of determining optimal strategies for the first several moves of a chess game.
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File Type 3Need for Speed Underground Audio File
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
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| Category | Game Files |
| Format | Binary
BinaryThis file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. |
.ABK File Association 3
Audio File used by Need for Speed Underground (NFSU), a car racing game; contains game speech, music, and other sound files; used to play sound effects and music during gameplay.