Opening an ION File

The ION file type is primarily associated with Sublime.

ION	File extension: ION
	File type:	installation description

What is an ION file

ION files mostly belong to Sublime by Sublime. An ION (Descript.ion) file contains a log generated by the NewsLeecher client for Usenet news and search system. The log contains information about articles downloaded and operations performed by NewsLeecher. ION is also the filename extension of a program installation description file (similar to README.TXT). Sublime can read and edit such an ION file.

How to open ION files

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

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Programs that open and convert ION files:

Sublime by Sublime
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ION files are often referred to as Sublime simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
4DOS (file description) by 4DOS
4DOS is a command processor for DOS operating system. It uses file descriptions saved in files with ION filename extension. This file format is classified as Simple text file. Related links: Collected Links to 4DOS Description-aware Programs
Mascot
This file format is classified as Simple text file.
NewsLeecher (log) by NewsLeecher
NewsLeecher is a desktop application for accessing Usenet Internet and search services. It uses a Descript.ion file to store its logs. This file format is classified as Simple text file.

ION file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our evaluation of the ION files is as follows:

ION is seldom used as a file extension and includes very many different file formats. The file formats most commonly found in ION files are:

8% of all ION files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "E0 01 00 EA EE" at the beginning. The contents of these files are partially readable by a human. The files are 280 bytes to 45 KB in size, with a median of 2 KB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as timestamp.
3% of all ION files start with the magic bytes 22 30, which are always the first bytes of this file format. If you open these files in a text editor, you can view and read the content yourself. ION files are between 300 bytes and 620 bytes in size. A usual file name is descript.ion.

All other ION files (89%) have no consistent format, often e.g. DSC. Files like these are sometimes linked to query. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your ION file!

Technical Data for ION File Extension

File classification:

Simple text file

Related files:

ino, sfx, exe, fpr, txt, rtf, zip, asc, owl, inc

Mime type:

application/ion

an ion installation description is a special file format by Sublime and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ION files

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