Files with jnlp extension can be most often found as settings files for the Java Network Launching Protocol that is used for launching Java programs on internet or as standalone applications over a private network.

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JNLP file extension - Java Network Launching Protocol settings

What is jnlp file? How to open jnlp files?

File type specification:

Settings, options, themes or skins file type icon Settings, options, themes or skins file type

jnlp file icon: jnlp filetype icon

File extension jnlp is mainly related to Java and used for Java Network Launching Protocol files that are formatted in XML and are used for launching and managing Java programs on Internet or as standalone applications over a private network.

Using Java Web Start technology, standalone Java software applications can be deployed with a single click over the network. Java Web Start ensures the most current version of the application will be deployed, as well as the correct version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

MIME types:
application/x-java-jnlp-file

Updated: April 7, 2024

The default software associated to open jnlp file:

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Oracle Corporation logoJava  Multiplatform software

Company or developer:
Oracle Corporation

Java is a set of developing applications and specifications used to create software in Java programming language. Java is used on many computing platforms from desktop computers to mobile phones.

Java source code derives much syntax from C and C++ programming language but has a simpler object model. To run applications written in Java the Java runtime environment must be installed on a device.

Oracle Corporation logoJava Web Start  Multiplatform software

Company or developer:
Oracle Corporation

Java Web Start is technology developed by Oracle and used to deploy standalone JAVA applications over the network.

Help how to open:

The .jnlp files can be viewed/edited in any text or source code editor.

How to convert:

There is no reason to convert .jnlp files to other formats.

List of software applications associated to the .jnlp file extension

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open jnlp file, edit jnlp file, convert jnlp file, view jnlp file, play jnlp file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open jnlp file - Java Network Launching Protocol settings

Programs supporting the exension jnlp on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open jnlp file action.

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