SysTools BKF Viewer
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$89.00 per Personal License
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What is SysTools BKF Viewer
SysTools BKF Viewer is a Windows utility for opening and viewing Microsoft Backup (.BKF) files without restoring them through Windows Backup. It is used by IT staff and support teams to inspect backup contents, preview files and folders, and extract selected items from BKF archives for recovery or review. The product focuses on BKF-specific access rather than general-purpose document viewing.
Preview before extraction
SysTools BKF Viewer provides a way to preview backup contents prior to exporting, helping users confirm they have the correct BKF and items. This can reduce trial-and-error compared with restore-first workflows. It supports selective extraction rather than requiring an all-or-nothing restore.
BKF-specific file access
The tool is purpose-built for Microsoft Backup (.BKF) files, which many general file viewers do not support. It enables users to browse the backup structure and inspect contained items without performing a full restore. This is useful for triage and targeted recovery scenarios where only certain files are needed.
Supports large backup sets
BKF files can be sizable, and the product is designed around navigating backup catalogs and item lists. This aligns with operational use cases where backups include many folders and files. The interface is oriented toward browsing and filtering backup contents rather than document annotation features common in PDF readers.
Narrow format coverage
The product is specialized for BKF and is not a general file reader for broad document and media formats. Organizations looking for a single viewer across PDFs, images, and office formats will likely need additional tools. This limits its fit outside backup inspection and recovery tasks.
Windows-centric utility
BKF is tied to legacy Windows backup workflows, and the viewer is primarily relevant in Windows environments. It is less applicable for modern backup platforms and non-Windows systems. Teams standardizing on cross-platform tooling may find it difficult to standardize on this utility.
Not a full restore solution
Viewing and extracting items from BKF does not replace full system restore capabilities or backup management features. Users may still need separate backup/restore software for complete recovery, scheduling, retention, and verification. The tool is best treated as an inspection and selective recovery utility rather than end-to-end backup software.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free (BKF Viewer) | FREE | Preview/scan .bkf & .zip files; 3 scan modes (Quick, Deep, Range); preview-only/demo limitations (cannot extract/save recovered data). |
| Personal (BKF Viewer Pro — Personal License) | $89.00 (one-time) | Save/extract recovered data; licensed for 1 machine; 1 year free product updates; 24x7 support (limited). |
| Business (BKF Viewer Pro — Business License) | $180.00 (one-time) | Licensed for up to 100 machines (single geographic location); business/commercial use; 1 year free updates; 24x7 support. |
| Enterprise (BKF Viewer Pro — Enterprise License) | $540.00 (one-time) | Licensed for up to 500 machines (multi-location usage allowed); unlimited processing/conversions; 1 year free updates; 24x7 support. |
| Bundle (BKF Viewer Pro + Exchange BKF Recovery) | $149 (Personal bundle) / $299 (Business bundle) / $799 (Enterprise bundle) | Discounted bundle prices shown on vendor buy page (original vs. sale prices displayed). |
Seller details
SysTools Software Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, Maharashtra, India
2007
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https://www.systoolsgroup.com/
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