What is the URL file?
The URL file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Internet Shortcut format. URL files are supported by Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The URL file is one of the Web Files files, just like 303 of the other files found in our file information database.
A program that can open the URL file is e.g. Safari. This software was released by Apple, Inc.. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Windows Notepad, Microsoft Internet Explorer.
MIME Types
- application/internet-shortcut
Programs, that can open .URL files
Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Windows |
Microsoft Corporation
Windows Notepad
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Windows |
Apple, Inc.
Safari
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Windows |
Google Inc.
Google Chrome
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Windows |
Mozilla
Mozilla Firefox
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Cross-platform |
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Apple, Inc.
Safari
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Mac OS |
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Mozilla
Mozilla Firefox
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Cross-platform |
Apple, Inc.
TextEdit
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Mac OS |
How to open a .URL file?
If you have problems opening the file URL, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the URL file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your URL file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all URL files should automatically open with the selected program.
