.MET File Extension

MET files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: eMule Resource File

MET files are used to backup and store lists and histories of download locations so that downloads may continue at a later time. These files store ed2k server addresses, filenames, hash sets, file siz...

General Information

Title MET File Extension
Extension .met
Full Form eMule Resource File
File Type Resource File
Developer eMule Project
MIME Type application/x-emule-serverlist

File Function

Primary Function Store resources
Additional Functions Share files, Track sources
Features P2P, Server list

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With specific tools

Use Cases

File Sharing Yes
Download Management Yes
Peer Discovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corrupt file, Malicious content
Best Practices Verified sources, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Latest Version Depends on client

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .part, .part.met, .torrent

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
eMule Free Windows
aMule Free Linux, Mac, Windows

Type 2: Presentation Manager Metafile

General Information

Title MET File Extension
Extension .met
Full Form Presentation Manager Metafile
File Type Graphics Metafile
Developer IBM
MIME Type image/x-met

File Function

Primary Function Store graphics
Additional Functions Data interchange
Features Vector graphics, Bitmap support

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Technical Illustrations Yes
Desktop Publishing Yes
Document Interchange Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Valid sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1987
Latest Version Tied to OS/2

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wmf, .emf, .svg, .cg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IBM OS/2 N/A OS/2
XnView MP Free Windows, Mac, Linux
PMView Pro Paid Windows, OS/2