Opening FOLDER Files

The FOLDER file type is primarily associated with 7-Zip.

FOLDER	File extension: FOLDER
	File type:	archive container

What is a FOLDER file?

FOLDER files mostly belong to 7-Zip. FOLDER files are not real folders but special files used as containers to group items.
They often use a ZIP compressed format to hold many files and folders together.
In some cases, a FOLDER file is created as a Windows executable (EXE) that works like a shortcut for quickly opening a specific directory.

If the file is compressed, programs like 7-Zip can open and extract its contents.

If it is an executable, double-clicking it in Windows may launch the folder view directly.

These files serve to organize related items into a single package and can simplify storage, transfer, or access.
FilExt.com note: Always check the source of an executable FOLDER file before running it, as it might act as a folder shortcut while still carrying executable code.

How do you open FOLDER files?

You need a suitable software like 7-Zip to open a FOLDER 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 FOLDER file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a FOLDER file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online FOLDER Text Viewer

Choose your .folder file to analyze

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

✈

Read our privacy guarantee in Filext’s terms and privacy policy

Please allow ads on our site

This helps us keep our servers running. Then re-upload your file to view it.

Click here to see how to disable the ad blocker for filext.com

Programs that open and convert FOLDER files:

7-Zip
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FOLDER files are often referred to as 7-Zip compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Explorer (Folder) by Microsoft Corporation
The .FOLDER extension is an entry in the registry that allows Explorer to create a new folder with the characteristics defined by entries in the registry key HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.Folder and all related keys. Note: You cannot change a file into a folder by just adding a .FOLDER extension to the name. Windows doesn't work that way. Program ID is Folder

Technical Data for FOLDER File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Program ID:

Folder

Related files:

dir, new folder, 100apple, album -1, program+files+, pictures, pics, personal, zip, nuova cartella, exe, cen, aaxplugin, files, jpg, applications, png, dcim, directory, file, fnd, rar, 7z, tar, cab

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: Folder, FileType: Folder, AppName: Windows Explorer
EXEFile: explorer.exe

ProgramID: Folder
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe /idlist,%I,%L

ProgramID: fndfile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\Explorer.exe

a folder archive container is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FOLDER files

Associate the FOLDER file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open archive containers. Because only the current version supports the latest FOLDER file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available 7-Zip update.
To make sure that your FOLDER file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
Click here to open your .FOLDER file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.