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Basic information about !SYNC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension !SYNC（*.!SYNC or *.!sync）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the !SYNC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the !SYNC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the !SYNC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support !SYNC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the !SYNC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the !SYNC file?
  • How to open a !SYNC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a !SYNC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a !SYNC file?
  • How to convert !SYNC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to !SYNC file format?


1.Detail information about !SYNC file extension: BitTorrent Partially Synced File

File type BitTorrent Partially Synced File Category Misc Files
Developer BitTorrent File format N/A
Description !SYNC file is a BitTorrent Partially Synced File developed by BitTorrent. A !SYNC file is a partially synchronized file created by BitTorrent, a P2P file synchronization tool. It serves as a temporary placeholder for any file that was not downloaded and synced.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert !SYNC files

Windows		 BitTorrent Sync

macOS		 BitTorrent Sync

Linux		 BitTorrent Sync



Can't open a !SYNC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.!SYNC”。

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 !SYNC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support !SYNC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


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 !SYNC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a !SYNC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a !SYNC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a !SYNC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the !SYNC file is damaged.
  • Whether the !SYNC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the !SYNC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the !SYNC file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the !SYNC file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a !SYNC file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a !SYNC file.

If the !SYNC 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.