Description data
File type: Text file
An ion file extension is related to the ION description files. A simple text file similar to READ.ME, READ.1ST or README.TX etc.
Found 4 different file type records with the same ion filename suffix.
File type category:
Text file
Date updated: December 31, 2024
The ion file extension is very often used for description files.
Description file contains plain text, which describes program installation. ION description file is similar to READ.ME, READ.1ST or README.TXT and other information files.
You may however, edit these files using Notepad or similar text editor.
Possibly can be converted like any other text files.
Software applications that can open ion files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Software applications that can edit ion files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Software capable of saving ion files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Software apps that print ion files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
File type category:
System file
Date updated: February 7, 2019
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The ion file extension is associated with 4DOS, a command line interpreter for DOS and Windows.
The ion file describes the contents of another file, typically hidden and used in the MS-DOS command line.
File type category:
Text file
Date updated: January 10, 2019
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The ion file extension is associated with the application called Mascot.
The ion file contains various data in plain text file format .
The Mascot app seems to be obsolete product without support from developer, or distributor.
File type category:
Text file
Date updated: October 2, 2026
ION files belong to NewsLeecher, a Microsoft Windows application for accessing Usenet, an Internet discussion system. NewsLeecher uses these text files to store description information.
Open the .ion file in NewsLeecher on Microsoft Windows so that the software can use its description data. A text editor can display the file for inspection.
There is no standard conversion for a NewsLeecher description file. Keep the file in its original ION format for use with NewsLeecher; if the description is needed elsewhere, copy the relevant text manually.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving ion files:
Microsoft Windows
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