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AHK File (What It Is and How to Open It)

AHK File (What It Is and How to Open It)

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Summary by Lifewire • Anders Jensen on Youtube • Published 16 years ago

This article explains what an AHK file is, how to open it on your computer, and how to convert it to a common executable format (EXE).

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A file with the extension .AHK is an AutoHotkey script. It is a plain text file used by a free scripting tool for automating tasks in Windows.

AutoHotkey uses this file to automate things like clicking on window prompts, typing, and more. It is especially useful for long, tedious, and repetitive actions that always follow the exact same steps.

Although AHK files are only readable text, they are only understood and executed within the context of the free AutoHotkey program. It must be installed on the same computer from which the file is run in order to perform its tasks.