Home > Questions

How to Create a URL File on Mac?

I know that if I drag a URL from the address bar to the desktop, it creates a .webloc file which when double-clicked will open the default browser and go to that site. I believe, though, that this kind of file works only in the Mac environment. I've seen another type of file, .URL, which does the same thing and which I believe was created in Windows, but also works in the Mac. I'd like to know how to create such files, to send to my unfortunate Windows-using family and friends. Does anyone know how to create a .URL file in the Mac environment?

Best Answered by

iBoysoft author Vain Rowe

Vain Rowe

Answered on Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Hi there, creating a URL file is not as complicated as you imagine, read the following steps to complete that work:

  1. Open TextEdit on your Mac, copy the URL and then paste it on the TextEdit application. 
  2. Set TextEdit to plain text format by pressing the Command + Shift + T keys on your keyboard.
  3. Click File > Save. Save it as a URL file on your macOS computers and then send it to your Windows friends.

Good luck~

People Also Ask

MacBook Won't Turn On But Can Hear Charging Noise

Read to learn the reasons and solutions to your MacBook that won't turn on but can hear the charging noise.

iBoysoft author Connie YangConnie Yang

USB Drive Not Working/Readable on Macbook Pro

USB not readable on MacBook Pro 12? Learn how to recover and fix unreadable USB flash drives when it's not readable on Mac but readable on Windows with free repair tools for Mac.

iBoysoft author Sherry SongSherry Song

How To Fix Failing To Mount Volume For Snapshot Purging?

This post tells you how to fix failing to mount the volume for APFS snapshot purging.

iBoysoft author Vain RoweVain Rowe

[Fixed] Disk Utility Reporting Wrong Disk Space on Mac

Guides to fix Disk Utility show wrong free space, macOS reports different free space in Finder, Disk Utility, Storage, etc.

iBoysoft author Sherry SongSherry Song

com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter: -119930868, how to fix it

Could not mount encrypted APFS disk on Mac due to com.apple.DiskManagement.disenter: -119930868? This thread offers solutions to fix this error and help you mount your drive in no time.

iBoysoft author Jenny ZengJenny Zeng

Recover Mac hard drive partition

This thread showcases how to recover your Mac hard drive partition in simple and easy ways.

iBoysoft author Yuri ZhangYuri Zhang

Read More Questions

Read More Advice From iBoysoft's Computer Experts

recover and show hidden files on Mac

Make Mac Show Hidden Files on Sonoma, Ventura, or Earlier

This post tells how to make Mac show hidden files in 4 ways as well as show hidden folders on Mac. It also covers how to hide files on Mac.

Mac Data Recovery Tips

What is Winmail dat and how to open it on Mac

What is Winmail.dat & How to open it on Mac?

This post gives a full introduction to Winmail.dat and shows how to open Winmail.dat on Mac.

Wiki Tips

how to turn on or off the camera on MacBook

How to Turn on/off Camera on MacBook (Stepwise Guide)

A guide about how to turn on or off the camera on your MacBook/Mac. Tell you how to use the camera on MacBook and find the MacBook camera settings.

News Tips