The table below provides some useful information about the .jnlp extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .jnlp file?
- What program do I need to open a .jnlp file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .jnlp?
- How can I convert .jnlp file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .jnlp
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .jnlp files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .jnlp |
|---|---|
| Type: | Java Network Launch Protocol Descriptor |
| Category: | Application |
| Mime type: | application/x-java-jnlp-file |
| Description: | |
| JNLP file is a Java Network Launch Protocol Descriptor. In computing, Java Web Start allows users to start application software for the Java Platform directly from the Internet using a web browser. The JNLP protocol, defined with an XML schema, specifies how to launch Java Web Start applications. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Java Runtime Environment |
| Program name: | javaws.exe |
| Related links: | |
| Java WS on Wikipedia |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| class, jar, java, pack, properties, rms | |
Cannot open .jnlp files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.jnlp files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









