File Extension Library


.URL File Extension

  • Category: Web Files
  • Format: Text

What are .URL files and how to open them?

Can't open .URL 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 .URL file.

What is a .URL file extension?

.URL file extension has been classified as Web Files. The format of .URL file is Text

.URL is Internet Shortcut

A URL file is a shortcut file referenced by web browsers, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE), Apple Safari, and Google Chrome. It contains a web URL and may also store a reference to the favicon.ico icon file, which is displayed as the icon for the shortcut file.

URL files open an Internet location, such as a web address, in the user's default browser. Usually the shortcut location can be viewed by opening the file in a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad or Apple TextEdit.

To create a URL file in Windows, simply drag the URL address from your browser window onto your desktop. It will create a URL file that will open the address when double-clicked. If you drag the URL address to your desktop on a Mac, it will create a .WEBLOC file instead.

Here is an example of data contained in a URL file:
[{000214A0-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
Prop3=19,2
[InternetShortcut]
URL=[URL Address]
IDList=

NOTE: Microsoft Windows does not display the ".url" file extension even though it exists in the filename. Therefore, URL files saved using Windows web browsers will appear with only the filename prefix.

List of all softwares that can open the Internet Shortcut
Windows
Microsoft internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Apple Safari
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Notepad
Mac
Microsoft internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Apple Safari
Mozilla Firefox
Apple TextEdit
Android
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How to fix problems with .URL files

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