File Extension Database

Open ZED File

Files with the ZED extension are primarily used by programs that support the torrent-based file transfer protocol, for example BitTorrent or uTorrent.

About the Torrent Protocol

It is a protocol designed for the exchange of files between equals (peer-to-peer) or P2P, on the Internet.

It is one of the most common protocols for transferring files of any kind.

The original name of the protocol is BitTorrent and it was designed by Bram Cohen in 2001.

There are numerous BitTorrent clients available for various operating systems.

It is important to highlight that the BitTorrent protocol moves more than 40% of the world's Internet traffic daily, with its almost 200 million daily users.

At any point in time, BitTorrent has, on average, more active users than YouTube and Facebook combined (in instant time terms, not in total number of unique users).

On the other hand, after the closure of the Megaupload website, the use of this protocol has increased considerably.

BitTorrent also owns a cryptocurrency and NFT that comes about six months after BitTorrent was taken over by TRON, focused on creating a truly decentralized internet.

ZED files are small and store the metadata used by the clients of the programs mentioned above.

ZED files are not designed to be opened manually by the user, so it is not recommended.

Software to open and work with a ZED file

BitTorrent

How Can I Open ZED File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ZED File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ZED File on Android

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

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

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