.LNK File Overview

File Extension:	LNK
File Type Description:	Windows File Shortcut
File Type Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Primary Associated Software:	Microsoft Windows
Primary Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation

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What is File Extension LNK?

Microsoft Corporation created the Windows File Shortcut (LNK) file for the Microsoft Windows software series. According to our internal data, Windows File Shortcut files are most popular with users in United States, with a majority of them running Windows 10. A vast majority of these users are opting to use Google Chrome as their preferred internet browser.

Associated Developers and Software

	OpenInsight by Revelation Software
	lnkedit by Open Source
	HxD by Open Source
	Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation
	Parallels Desktop for Mac by Parallels
	CrossOver by Codeweavers

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Top User Operating Systems


Windows 10	Windows 11	Windows 6	Windows 8.1

Associated Operating Systems

	Windows
	Mac
	Linux

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