System & temporary files · .url
What Is a URL File?
A .url file is a Windows shortcut to a web page.
- Extension
- .url
- Full name
- Internet shortcut
- Type
- System file
Free URL Tools
These run in your browser. Your URL files are never uploaded.
About URL Files
A .url file is a small text file that Windows creates when you drag a web address to your desktop. It contains the link in a [InternetShortcut] section and opens the page in your default browser when double-clicked. You can open it in a text editor to see the address before visiting it.
How to Open a URL File
- Windows
- Double-click to open the website in your browser.
- Any device
- Open it in a text editor and copy the URL= line into a browser.
URL File Questions
How do I see where a .url file goes?
Open it in Notepad and read the URL= line.
Can a .url file be dangerous?
It can take you to a malicious website, so check the address first.