What is a .DESCRIPTION file?
The file extension ".DESCRIPTION" is associated with Youtube-dl, a program used to download videos from YouTube. When you use Youtube-dl to download a video, it also saves the video's official description into a separate file with the .DESCRIPTION extension. This file contains text that describes the content of the video, such as what the video is about, who created it, and any other relevant information provided by the video uploader.
.DESCRIPTION files are simple text files, meaning they are not formatted with special coding or styling. Because of this, you can open and read these files using any basic text editor. Text editors are programs that allow you to view and edit plain text files.
Here are some common text editors and information on how to access them: 1. **Microsoft Notepad** - This is a basic text editor included with all versions of Microsoft Windows. You can find it by searching for "Notepad" in the start menu.
2. **Apple TextEdit** - This is the default text editor for macOS, included with the operating system. You can open it by searching for "TextEdit" in Spotlight or finding it in the Applications folder.
3. **Google Chrome Text** - For users on Chrome OS, like those using a Chromebook, Google Chrome Text is a built-in text editor that can be used to open .DESCRIPTION files.
4. **Vim** - This is a more advanced text editor, popular among developers and experienced computer users. It is available on multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
5. **Any text editor** - Besides the specific ones mentioned, any program that can open and edit plain text files can be used to open a .DESCRIPTION file. Examples include more advanced editors like Sublime Text, Atom, or Notepad++, or even simpler ones available on different platforms.
To open a .DESCRIPTION file, simply right-click on the file and choose "Open with" from the context menu, then select the text editor you prefer. If you're using a command line interface, you can also open it by typing the appropriate command to start your text editor and then the file name. For example, in Windows Command Prompt with Notepad, you would type `notepad filename.description`.
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