3 steps to open file with SKB extension
Usually solving problems with SKB file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open SKB file now!
SKB File Extension
- File type SketchUp Backup Document
- File developer Trimble
- File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) SKB file?
A backup file with the extension .SKB stores a 3d model with the extension .SKP. These files are generated automatically by the SketchUp program running on Windows while working on the model. In case of damage or deletion of the correct model, the file allows data recovery.
How to open SKB file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of SKB extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports SKB files
If an application that supports SKB files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with SKB extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the SKB file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open SKB files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with SKB files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with SKB extension
Step 3: Check the SKB file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- SKB file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given SKB file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related SKB file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
