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.MAGNET File Extension

  • Developer by: BitTorrent, Inc.
  • Category: Internet related Files

What are .MAGNET files and how to open them?

Can't open .MAGNET 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 .MAGNET file.

What is a .MAGNET file extension?

.MAGNET file extension is created by BitTorrent, Inc.. .MAGNET has been classified as Internet related Files.

.MAGNET is Magnet link

The magnet file extension is associated with the Bittorrent, eDonkey, DC++  and other peer to peer file sharing systems.

The magnet file stores magnet link that refer to resources available for download via peer-to-peer networks.

It is stored in simple text format and editable in any text editor.


How to open:

Use compatible tools to open *.magnet links.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .magnet file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .MAGNET files

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