MAGNET File Extension
What is a MAGNET file?
Files with the MAGNET extension are specifically tied to Generic, a Web Files type, and there are 283 files in this category.
MAGNET file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. To open a MAGNET file, you can choose from 3 programs such as uTorrent, Vuze Bittorrent Client and BitTorrent.
Programs that support MAGNET files
How to open a MAGNET file?
If you cannot open a MAGNET file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.
Thanks to their popularity, uTorrent, Vuze Bittorrent Client and BitTorrent are often the go-to programs for managing MAGNET files. If you need the newest version of uTorrent, just access the BitTorrent website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.
Once uTorrent is installed, the OS should configure it as the default tool for opening MAGNET files.
Make uTorrent the default MAGNET viewer
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired MAGNET file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
- In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for uTorrent. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.
Change a default app in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your MAGNET file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose uTorrent as the application to associate with your MAGNET file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Finding answers to MAGNET file problems
If MAGNET files are giving you trouble, small modifications to your software can help. Check out the troubleshooting tips below to fix these issues.
What can lead to sudden uTorrent crashes?
Insufficient updates for BitTorrent products can cause uTorrent to crash. Be sure to regularly install the latest software updates.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged MAGNET file?
Use a recovery program to open the damaged MAGNET file, and in the menu, click "Repair" to start the repair operation. Wait for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically restore the damaged web files.
What are the ways to check if my MAGNET file is damaged?
Characteristics of corrupted MAGNET web files can include:
- The file encounters problems during the opening process or shows error indications;
- The file causes uTorrent or other software to hang or crash during various operations;
- An unexplained increase in the size of the MAGNET file;
- Actions performed on the file result in the appearance of error notifications;