File Extension Database

Open TRASHES File

A TRASHES file is actually a directory created by the macOS desktop operating system to specifically store files that are marked for deletion but have not yet been deleted. Generally speaking, the file is a list of files to delete.

These appear on USB flash drives that connect to a macOS computer.

TRASHES files could be classified as non-essential system files, they are hidden inside the USB flash drive and are created when a user moves files to the recycle bin on macOS, but has not yet emptied that bin, which would, in any case, delete them from files permanently.

However, if the USB flash drive is connected to a Windows operating system, the file can be made visible and you can simply double-click the TRASHES file to open it in the same way that you would open a folder.

By doing this, you can recover any file that is included there, as long as it has not been permanently deleted.

To permanently delete the files, simply delete the file (directory) TRASHES.

If a user needs to free up space on his USB flash drive, he can delete the TRASHES file or simply empty the recycle bin on the macOS computer where the files were initially deleted.

How Can I Open TRASHES File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TRASHES file is to find a TRASHES file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TRASHES 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 TRASHES 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 TRASHES file opener then try to search online for "TRASHES viewer", "application to open TRASHES file" or "open TRASHES file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TRASHES file

How Can I Open TRASHES File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TRASHES file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TRASHES 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 TRASHES file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TRASHES file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TRASHES file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TRASHES file then try to search for "TRASHES viewer", "application to open TRASHES file" or "read TRASHES file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TRASHES file

How Can I Open TRASHES File on Android

If you downloaded a TRASHES 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 TRASHES 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 "TRASHES".
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 "TRASHES viewer", "TRASHES 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 TRASHES File on iPhone or iPad

To open TRASHES 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 TRASHES 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 "TRASHES". This way you can find apps which can open TRASHES 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 "TRASHES viewer" or "TRASHES file" online in your favorite search engine.