File Extension Database

Open WEBSITE File

WEBSITE files are primarily associated with Microsoft Expression Web - a program by Microsoft for creating websites, web pages, and web graphics. A .WEBSITE file refers to a website shortcut file used by Windows operating systems to link to a website directly from the desktop or other file folders. These files have a .website extension, and this article will discuss possible formats, ways to open and use these extensions. For better understanding, we will be dividing the uses into different sections.

1. Usage in Microsoft Expression Web

Microsoft Expression Web essentially requires .website files. The software allows users to design their websites with its user-friendly interface. The .website files come in handy when saving ongoing tasks or marking shortcuts to frequently used websites. You may learn more about this from Microsoft's official documentation here.

2. Website Shortcut on Windows

Windows users might come across .website files when they drag the icon next to the address in the URL bar to their desktop to create a shortcut. A .website file is created in this process, which when double-clicked, opens up the linked webpage in your default web browser. You can read more on this in the official Windows Support Guide.

3. Website Development and Management

In website development and management, .website files could be used as storage units for files pertaining to the web engineering process. This could involve storing HTML files, JavaScript, CSS, images among others. A web browser, like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, is required to display the stored files when the .website file is opened. For better understanding and usage instruction, you may visit Mozilla Developer�s Network.

WEBSITE File Important Information

Handling .website files should be performed with care as malicious applications might use .website files to cause harm to your computer. We advise you to only open .website files from trustworthy sources and ensure your operating system and antivirus software are up-to-date. As a standard precaution, never download .website files from an unverified source on the internet. Microsoft's Security Advice page here provides more deeper insights on this.

Typical WEBSITE application file locations:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -w "%l" %*

Typical WEBSITE mime types:

application/x-mswebsite

Frequently used application names to open WEBSITE files:

Internet Explorer

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Microsoft.Website

How Can I Open WEBSITE File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WEBSITE file is to find a WEBSITE file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WEBSITE file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open WEBSITE file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as WEBSITE file opener then try to search online for "WEBSITE viewer", "application to open WEBSITE file" or "open WEBSITE file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WEBSITE file

How Can I Open WEBSITE File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a WEBSITE file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WEBSITE file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with WEBSITE file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as WEBSITE file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open WEBSITE file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open WEBSITE file then try to search for "WEBSITE viewer", "application to open WEBSITE file" or "read WEBSITE file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read WEBSITE file

How Can I Open WEBSITE File on Android

If you downloaded a WEBSITE file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded WEBSITE file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "WEBSITE".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "WEBSITE viewer", "WEBSITE file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open WEBSITE File on iPhone or iPad

To open WEBSITE File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the WEBSITE file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "WEBSITE". This way you can find apps which can open WEBSITE files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "WEBSITE viewer" or "WEBSITE file" online in your favorite search engine.

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