File Extension Library


.JNLP File Extension

  • Developer by: Oracle
  • Category: Web Files
  • Format: XML

What are .JNLP files and how to open them?

Can't open .JNLP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .JNLP file.

What is a .JNLP file extension?

.JNLP file extension is created by Oracle. .JNLP has been classified as Web Files. The format of .JNLP file is XML.

.JNLP is Java Web Start File

A JNLP file is created in the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP) format. It contains information such as the remote address for downloading a Java program (.JAR file) and the initial class to run. JNLP files are used for launching and managing Java programs over a network or on the web (e.g., an applet in a web browser).

JNLP files are saved in an XML format and can be viewed or edited with a text editor. They can be double-clicked to run the program if the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is installed.

NOTE: The JRE includes Java Web Start technology, which opens JNLP files and runs the specified instructions.

List of all softwares that can open the Java Web Start File
Windows
Oracle Java Web Start
Mac
Oracle Java Web Start
Linux
Oracle Java Web Start

How to fix problems with .JNLP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .JNLP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .JNLP file format
  2. You need to check the .JNLP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)