Question 1

What is a .desktop file?

Accepted Answer

A .desktop file is a configuration file used by Linux desktop environments (like GNOME, KDE, XFCE) to define how an application should be launched, its icon, name, description, and other properties. They follow the XDG Desktop Entry Specification and are typically INI-like plain text files.

Question 2

How do I use the View Any File .desktop Viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a .desktop file from your device. Its content will be displayed as plain text.

Question 3

Does this tool interpret or launch the application?

Accepted Answer

No, this viewer only displays the text content of the .desktop file. It does not interpret the entries in the context of a desktop environment or launch the associated application.

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