.pek

Extension: Adobe Peak Waveform File

Developer: Adobe Systems

PEK files are waveform audio files exclusively created and used by Adobe Peak, a now-discontinued digital audio workstation (DAW). These files aren’t compatible with other popular audio editors like Audacity or Adobe Audition, representing a significant limitation. They contain not only the raw audio data but also crucial metadata such as recording details, project settings, and potentially even editing history, making them essentially project files rather than simple audio exports. This integrated approach within the Peak environment ensured that all project elements remained together, but it also resulted in their incompatibility with modern software. Because Adobe no longer supports Peak, finding solutions to open these files can be challenging.

To open a PEK file, your best bet, if you still possess a copy of Adobe Peak, is to utilize that software. Unfortunately, if you lack access to Adobe Peak or the software is unavailable on your system, opening the file directly is highly unlikely. There’s no readily available converter or alternative software that supports the PEK format. Your only recourse in such a scenario might be to seek out archived versions of Adobe Peak online, though this method carries the risks associated with downloading and installing older software. Ultimately, the best way to avoid this issue is to always export audio projects in universally compatible formats like WAV or AIFF before abandoning a DAW.