Basic information about LNK file
There are 4 file types using the LNK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LNK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LNK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LNK file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the LNK file?
- How to open a LNK file?
- What programs do I need to open a LNK file?
- What programs help to create and edit a LNK file?
- How to convert LNK files to another file format?
- How to convert another files to LNK file format?
1.Detail information about LNK file extension: Linker Response File
File type | Linker Response File | Category | Developer Files |
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Developer | N/A | File format | N/A |
Description | LNK file is a Linker Response File. The lnk file extension is used for Windows Shortcuts - links to a program, file or directory in Microsoft Windows operating systems. The lnk file is basically a link to a program or application located in different folder. For example you can create a link for your document on the desktop, while the file remains in the document folder. Although the concept of links to files (or applications) exists on the Mac OS, the use of the lnk files is typical for Windows, which is also the operating system that can open them. The lnk files also contain settings for the linked application such as security settings, compatibility settings, hot key settings, icon settings etc. To change this settings press the right mouse button on a link file and select Properties option. MIME types: application/x-ms-shortcut |
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Software programs that will open, edit or convert LNK files |
2.Detail information about LNK file extension: Windows File Shortcut
File type | Windows File Shortcut | Category | System Files |
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Developer | Microsoft | File format | Binary |
Description | LNK file is a Windows File Shortcut developed by Microsoft. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LNK files | |||
Windows |
Microsoft Windows Flint LinkInfo TZWorks lp lnkedit HxD |
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macOS |
Parallels Desktop for Mac with Windows installed CodeWeavers CrossOver TZWorks lp |
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Linux |
CodeWeavers CrossOver TZWorks lp |
3.Detail information about LNK file extension: Advanced Revelation Database
File type | Advanced Revelation Database | Category | Database Files |
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Developer | N/A | File format | N/A |
Description | LNK file is a Advanced Revelation Database. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LNK files | |||
Windows |
OpenInsight |
4.Detail information about LNK file extension: Playlist File
File type | Playlist File | Category | Settings Files |
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Developer | N/A | File format | N/A |
Description | LNK file is a Playlist File. | ||
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LNK files | |||
Windows |
KMPlayer |
How to convert LNK files to another file format?
Can't open a LNK file?
”Can't open this file: example.LNK”。
To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the LNK extension without any issue.
Where I can download the application that support LNK file?
How to change file associations?
- Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
- In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
- Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.
Can I change the extension of LNK files?
What else may cause problems width open a LNK file?
- Whether the LNK file is damaged.
- Whether the LNK file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
- Whether the LNK file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
- Whether the installation of an application that supports the LNK file format is incompletely.
- Whether the LNK file is infected.
- Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a LNK file are up to date.
- Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a LNK file.
If the LNK file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.