.TORRENT File Extension

URL of a file or group of files downloadable with BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing program; used for downloading a file, often from multiple locations at one time; contains data about the file to be downloaded, but not the file data itself.

BitTorrent downloads are split among multiple nodes, which reduces the bandwidth used by the primary server and speeds up download times.

Popular file types that can be downloaded using BitTorrent include digital movies and TV shows, music, and video games. Some are offered as free downloads, while others can be downloaded for a fee.