WEBLOC File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .webloc
File Type Website Shortcut
Primary Association Apple Safari
Developed by Apple Inc.
Format Category Web, Bookmark File
MIME Type application/x-webloc
Binary/Text Binary
Can Store URL Yes
Usage Storing Internet Webpage URLs
Compatibility Primarily MacOS
Editable With Text Editor (XML-based structure)
Encryption No
Open with Web Browsers, Text Editors
Content Stores a URL and sometimes a title or favicon
Structure XML or Plist based
Originally Introduced With Mac OS X
Function Quick access to websites from the desktop
Icon Customizable per URL
Scriptable Yes (with appropriate software)
Shareable Yes
Conversion Can be converted to .url for Windows compatibility