Extract text from AutoHotkey scripts (AHK)
To convert AHK scripts to another format, you need AutoHotkey or other Developer software.
To convert other file formats to the "Automation Script" file type, you need software like AutoHotkey or a similar tool.
An .AHK file is a plain text script used by AutoHotkey to automate tasks, remap keyboard keys, and create complex macros on Windows. These files are typically encoded in UTF-8 and contain scripting instructions that interact directly with the Windows API.
While incredibly powerful, the .AHK format has significant limitations for sharing. It requires the recipient to have AutoHotkey installed to run the file. Because it is plain text, it completely exposes your source code and logic. Furthermore, it is heavily platform-dependent and will not execute on macOS, Linux, or web browsers.
To share your automation tools with users who do not have the software installed, you must compile or convert the script. For distribution, convert .AHK to a standalone executable (EXE). For safe sharing, code review, or archiving, convert to TXT or bundle it into a ZIP archive. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
Convert.Guru analyzes your AHK file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
Users also converted TXT, EXE, ZIP, BZ2, LUA, APK, SBSAR, ANYDESK, MXL, JPG, XMCD, BIN and DB files.
If you want to convert AHK file to EXE, PYTHON, LUA, C++, PMC, MSI, APP, DMG, DEB, RPM, PKG or RUN, you can use AutoHotkey or similar software from the "Windows Automation Script" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert JAR, APP, SCR, IPA, COM, AAB, PS1, DMG, VBS, EXE, XAPK or MSI files to AHK, try AutoHotkey or another comparable tool in the "Windows Automation Script" category.
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