File Extension Database

Open WEBLOC File

A WEBLOC format and extension file is a shortcut to a website typically generated by the Mac OS X Safari web browser.

It contains the URL of a web page and is created by dragging the website icon next to the address field to the desktop or another folder on your hard drive.

WEBLOC files are similar to URL extension files created by other programs.

Open a WEBLOC file

Although WEBLOC files are generally associated with the Safari browser, they can be opened with other web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Opera.

In most browsers, you can simply drag and drop the file into an open browser window.

WEBLOC files are not compatible with Safari versions for other operating systems, however you can open WEBLOC files in Windows with WeblocOpener.

WEBLOC files can be opened in a text editor, which will reveal the URL contained in the file.

Software to open a WEBLOC file

How Can I Open WEBLOC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WEBLOC file is to find a WEBLOC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WEBLOC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open WEBLOC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as WEBLOC file opener then try to search online for "WEBLOC viewer", "application to open WEBLOC file" or "open WEBLOC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WEBLOC file

How Can I Open WEBLOC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a WEBLOC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WEBLOC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with WEBLOC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as WEBLOC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open WEBLOC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open WEBLOC file then try to search for "WEBLOC viewer", "application to open WEBLOC file" or "read WEBLOC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read WEBLOC file

How Can I Open WEBLOC File on Android

If you downloaded a WEBLOC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded WEBLOC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "WEBLOC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "WEBLOC viewer", "WEBLOC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open WEBLOC File on iPhone or iPad

To open WEBLOC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the WEBLOC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "WEBLOC". This way you can find apps which can open WEBLOC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "WEBLOC viewer" or "WEBLOC file" online in your favorite search engine.