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 |
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Free, Premium | Windows, Mac |
Free, Premium | Windows, Mac, Android | |
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Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |