URL File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .url
MIME Type application/internet-shortcut
File Category Internet Shortcut
Primary Association Web Links
File Format Text
Specification Format INI-like structure
Main Usage Link to a web resource
Editable Yes, with text editors
Encryption No
Standard Protocol HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, File
Compatibility Windows OS primarily
Sections InternetShortcut and possibly others for custom attributes
Key Properties URL, IconFile, IconIndex, Modified, etc.
Character Encoding ANSI, UTF-8
Can Store URLs, paths to local files, references to network resources
Supported by Browsers No, used by operating systems
Creation Methods Manually via text editor, software-generated, drag and drop from browsers
Typical Location User desktop or folders
Interactive Yes, clickable link
Security Risks May link to malicious sites or files