Torrent File
General Information
| Title | TORRENT File Extension |
| Extension | .tor |
| Full Form | Torrent File |
| File Type | Meta-info File |
| Developer | Bram Cohen, BitTorrent Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-bittorrent |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store metadata |
| Additional Functions | P2P sharing |
| Features | Decentralized distribution |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| File Sharing | Yes |
| Content Distribution | Yes |
| Peer-to-Peer | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malware risks |
| Best Practices | Trusted sources, Antivirus |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2001 |
| Latest Version | Depends on client |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .magnet, .btsearch, .torrent |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 BitTorrent |
Free, Premium | Windows, Mac |
 uTorrent |
Free, Premium | Windows, Mac, Android |
| qBittorrent |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |