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Open KODU File

KODU format files are game files created for Kodu Game Lab, the eponymous educational game development environment originally developed by Microsoft Research.

This type of file saves a 3D game that has been developed using the Kodu Game Lab software.

KODU files allow you to save and play games created in the Kodu visual development environment. Although the games are portable and can be shared with other users, they can only be run with the Kodu software.

Kodu is supported and runs on both Microsoft Windows and the Xbox game console.

Users can develop games for both platforms using the same software, Kodu Game Lab. However, for Windows, Kodu Game Lab requires both .NET Framework and Microsoft XNA Framework to be installed.

The above boils down to the fact that files with the KODU extension are classified as Game Files files.

KODU files need the following software to open and operate on them:

Kodu Game Lab

How Can I Open KODU File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open KODU file is to find a KODU file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KODU file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open KODU file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as KODU file opener then try to search online for "KODU viewer", "application to open KODU file" or "open KODU file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open KODU file

How Can I Open KODU File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a KODU file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a KODU file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with KODU file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as KODU file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open KODU file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open KODU file then try to search for "KODU viewer", "application to open KODU file" or "read KODU file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read KODU file

How Can I Open KODU File on Android

If you downloaded a KODU file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded KODU file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "KODU".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "KODU viewer", "KODU file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open KODU File on iPhone or iPad

To open KODU File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the KODU file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "KODU". This way you can find apps which can open KODU files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "KODU viewer" or "KODU file" online in your favorite search engine.

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