Opening a URLS File

The URLS file type is primarily associated with GetRight.

URLS	File extension: URLS
	File type:	URL List

What is a URLS file?

URLS files mostly belong to GetRight by Headlight Software, Inc. GetRight works with your Web browser to help you download files from the Internet.

How can I open a URLS file?

You need a suitable software like GetRight to open a URLS file. You need a suitable software like GetRight from Headlight Software, Inc. to open a URLS file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your URLS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a URLS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.URLS File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .URLS files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If downloaded, it may be a download manager list. If sent by a colleague, it might be a bulk link export.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first lines:
- Plain text links suggest a simple text list.
- Readable XML/JSON indicates structured data.
- "PK" or unreadable magic bytes imply a binary archive.
Use the Original Software: You usually need the creating program, such as GetRight (by Headlight Software) or another download manager; if uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for URLS File Extension

Program ID:

URL List

Related files:

zlib, grs, grx, getright

Mime type:

application/x-url-list

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: URL List
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GetRight\GetRight.exe %1

ProgramID: URL List
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DownShift\DownShift.exe

ProgramID: fbgroupfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cayman Browser\caymanbrowser.exe

a urls URL List is a special file format by Headlight Software, Inc. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with URLS files

Associate the URLS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open url lists. Because only the current version supports the latest URLS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Headlight Software, Inc. manufacturer website after an available GetRight update.
To make sure that your URLS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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