Opening an SHORTCUTS File

The SHORTCUTS file type is primarily associated with SQLite.

SHORTCUTS	File extension: SHORTCUTS
	File type:	database file

What is an SHORTCUTS file?

SHORTCUTS files mostly belong to SQLite. An SHORTCUTS file is a structured database used to save shortcut definitions within the system. It is built with SQL commands and formatted as a SQLite file. In macOS, this file supports an application launcher by holding the list of defined shortcuts and their settings.

Purpose: Store shortcut records for system and app launch purposes
Format: A SQLite database that uses SQL commands to organize data
Viewing: Can be inspected with a SQLite database viewer or a compatible SQL tool

This file is not meant for casual editing. To explore its content, use standard SQLite tools. For more technical details on the SQLite format, visit the SQLite official site.
FilExt.com note: Modifying this file without proper knowledge can disrupt the shortcut settings.

How to open an SHORTCUTS file

You need a suitable software like SQLite to open an SHORTCUTS 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 SHORTCUTS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SHORTCUTS 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 SHORTCUTS files:

SQLite
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SHORTCUTS files are often referred to as SQLite databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
샛별 Shortcuts (macOS)
A *.SHORTCUTS file is primarily a SQLite database file, comprising the macOS application launcher database. It is used by the 샛별 Shortcuts application on macOS systems. The file format is based on SQL and leverages the SQLite database structure. This file format is classified as Database File.

Technical Data for SHORTCUTS File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

db3, sdb, login%20data, ds_store, bundle, bom, sqlite, db, sql

Mime type:

text/ini

an shortcuts database file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SHORTCUTS files

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