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Details of extension .xnk

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .xnk file extension, which is related to Microsoft Exchange Public Folder Shortcut. We'll explain what exactly a .xnk fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .xnk files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the file format associated with this file extension!

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xnk file - Microsoft Exchange Public Folder Shortcut

Microsoft Exchange Public Folder Shortcut

The XNK file is a Microsoft Exchange Public Folder Shortcut.
Category: Other files
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
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Related extensions:
.jrs Microsoft Exchange Reserved Transaction Log
.edb Microsoft Exchange Database
.chck Microsoft Exchange Database Check Data
.stm Microsoft Exchange Streaming Media File
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The .xnk file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .xnk extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .xnk file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.cnk Microsoft Dynamics GP Chunk Data
.xn Cygwin LD-Script Data
.snk .NET Strong Name Key
.dnk KillAd Data
.xbk SMART Notebook Document
.xmk Crossware Embedded Development Studio Project

The .xnk extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .xnk filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

cnk (1), xn (1), snk (1), dnk (1), xbk (1), xmk (1), nk (1)

Having trouble opening a .xnk file?

If you want to open a .xnk file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .xnk association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.xnk

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android