.!SYNC File Extension

BitTorrent Partially Synced File

A .!sync file represents partially synchronized, but not yet downloaded torrent file. It seems to be used by BitTorrent, a client for P2P network sharing. Currently there is no information on how to o...

General Information

Title .!sync File Extension
Extension .!sync
Full Form BitTorrent Partially Synced File
File Type Partially Downloaded File
Developer BitTorrent, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store partial data
Additional Functions Sync completion status
Features Temporary, Incomplete

File Characteristics

Quality Incomplete
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

File Sharing Yes
Data Backup Yes
Peer-to-Peer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corrupted data
Best Practices Verify source, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2013
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .torrent, .btsearch, .btskin

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
BitTorrent Sync Free, Paid tiers Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS
Resilio Sync Free, Paid tiers Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS