Opening MAGNET Files

The MAGNET file type is primarily associated with BitTorrent.

MAGNET	File extension: MAGNET
	File type:	magnet link file

What is a MAGNET file?

MAGNET files mostly belong to BitTorrent. MAGNET files store a magnet link that points to torrent data. They are simple text files that do not contain the actual file data but a URI with an info hash and parameters that help torrent clients locate peers and start a download.
When a BitTorrent client opens a MAGNET file, it uses the information in the link to:

Identify the file: The info hash in the link uniquely identifies the torrent.

Discover peers: The magnet link works with decentralized networks and Distributed Hash Tables (DHT) to find users that share the file.

Manage downloads: It opens the download process without needing a separate .torrent file.

FilExt.com note: More details can be found on the BitTorrent website. This file type is used primarily for initiating torrent downloads in a peer-to-peer network environment.

How to open MAGNET files

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

Online MAGNET Text Viewer

Choose your .magnet file to view

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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How to extract texts from MAGNET files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from MAGNET file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online MAGNET File Viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .magnet file to view" button above.
Your MAGNET file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert MAGNET files:

BitTorrent
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MAGNET files are often referred to as BitTorrent simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Vuze (File) by Vuze Project Team
Vuze is a full-featured, cross-platform bittorrent client and open content platform. Vuze used to be called Azureus.

Technical Data for MAGNET File Extension

File classification:

Simple text file

Related files:

torrent, nzb, ed2k, url, txt, magn, magnet_, rtf, mkv, bmp, zip, exe, pdf, jpg, vuze, az!

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: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BearShare\BearShare.exe -noinstcheck -spawnedfromurl

ProgramID: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\LimeWire\LimeWire.exe

ProgramID: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Shareaza\Shareaza.exe

ProgramID: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ezPeerPlus\ezPeerPlus.exe

ProgramID: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BearFlix\bearflix.exe -noinstcheck -spawnedfromurl

ProgramID: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Azureus\Azureus.exe

ProgramID: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BitComet Turbo\BitComet Turbo.exe

ProgramID: Magnet
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Vuze\Azureus.exe

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a magnet magnet link file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MAGNET files

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