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.KEY File Extension


File Type 1 Security Key  (Most common)
File Format File
Common? No
File Description Contains registration information or a security code for a software program; often created when the program is registered; typically stored in the program's application folder or the system preferences folder.
Program(s) that open key files Mac / Windows: Various programs that save registration information

File Type 2 Keyboard Definition File
File Format Standard File
Common? No
File Description Defines keyboard shortcuts or keyboard layouts for different languages; maps keys to different characters for different languages; stores custom keyboard shortcuts for some programs.
Program(s) that open key files Mac / Windows: Operating System (for keyboard layouts); Programs that support custom keyboard shortcuts

File Type 3 Keynote Presentation
File Format Proprietary File
Common? No
File Description Presentation created with Apple's Keynote presentation software; stored in the Mac OS X package format and includes slides, images, text, transitions, and XML data used by the presentation.
Program(s) that open key files Mac: Apple Keynote

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