An ed2k file extension is related to the eDonkey peer-to-peer sharing network client. An ed2k file stores download link to data.
Software that open ed2k file
ED2K file extension - eDonkey download link
What is ed2k file? How to open ed2k files?
File type specification:
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.
The default software associated to open ed2k file:
Company or developer:
eMule-Project.net
eMule is free client for ED2K (eDonkey) and Kad peer-to-peer networks. eMule is completely free of any Adware and Spyware. eMule contains intelligent searching features to make the searches much more flexible. You can chat with your eMule friends with integrated instant messaging client or via built-in IRC client. eMule is available for Microsoft Windows.
Company or developer:
aMule Project
aMule is client for ED2K and Kad peer-to-peer networks, based on eMule project. aMule has similar features to eMule, but the big advantage is that the aMule is multiplatform. It is available for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris and other operating systems.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .ed2k file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open ed2k file, edit ed2k file, convert ed2k file, view ed2k file, play ed2k file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).