Open TORRENT files

  • Full name
    BitTorrent Information Format
  • Developer
    BitTorrent
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Have you encountered a problem with a TORRENT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a TORRENT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your TORRENT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is TORRENT file?

A TORRENT file is an information file for downloaders that support the TORRENT protocol. Torrent itself is a file-sharing protocol for the sharing of files. It's especially good for large files because it distributes the load over many users, while with http or ftp, the load has to be carried by a single server. However, TORRENT only works really well if there are enough distributors who also offer the appropriate file.

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In addition to the illegal use of TORRENT files are now also offered by some download portals (for example for game patches) and many other websites. Games also use this technique (e.g., Company of Heroes, Blizzard Downloader)

A TORRENT file is usually very small, because in the TORRENT file are only information about the file, its size, checksum and information about so-called trackers. These files can be downloaded with any browser.

To download the actual file, you need a TORRENT download program (torrent client) or a browser that supports this protocol. If it is often loaded and offered files, the download rate is correspondingly high. If there are no distributors (seeder), you will not get the file. A TORRENT file is not a guarantee to get a specific file.

Programs which can open a TORRENT file

How to open file with TORRENT extension?

In order to open a file with TORRENT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening TORRENT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with TORRENT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install BitTorrent or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening TORRENT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support TORRENT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of TORRENT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set BitTorrent as the default program for opening TORRENT files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate TORRENT files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the BitTorrent applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where BitTorrent has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with TORRENT files

Sometimes problems with opening TORRENT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • TORRENT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open TORRENT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • TORRENT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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