Open ED2K file

ED2K files: what are they and how do I open them?

ed2k file icon Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
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eDonkey download link

An ed2k file extension is related to the eDonkey peer-to-peer sharing network client. An ed2k file stores download link to data.

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The ed2k file extension is associated with the eDonkey, a peer-to-peer sharing network. ED2K files work like the torrent files and contain link and hash to data that can be downloaded via eDonkey network.

ED2K files were used by official client called simple eDonkey. Official client developing was stopped in 2006, but eDonkey network is still used by alternative clients based on eMule project. eMule also can open the ED2K files.

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eMule

A client for eDonkey and Kad P2P networks

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aMule

Multiplatform client for ED2K and Kad P2P networks

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.ed2k" has the file extension "ed2k". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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