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Open your .CUSTOMDESTINATIONS-MS file
Drop it on the box, choose it from your device, or paste the data straight in.
View the structure
Your .CUSTOMDESTINATIONS-MS file opens as a tidy, foldable tree, with the exact line of any error pointed out.
Search, copy or download
Search keys and values, copy any path or value, switch to a table, or download a clean copy.
What is a .CUSTOMDESTINATIONS-MS file?
The most common data format on the web.
A .customDestinations-ms file is a Windows system file that stores items you have manually pinned to an application's Jump List (right-click on a taskbar icon). Windows 7 and later create and manage these files automatically in %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations\. Normal users never need to open one, but forensic analysts read them to reconstruct file access history.
Programs that open .CUSTOMDESTINATIONS-MS files
| Full name | Windows Custom Destinations Jump List |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| First released | 2009 (Windows 7) |
| Category | Text & Code |
| MIME type | application/octet-stream |
| Signature | 4C 00 00 00 01 14 02 00 L... (Shell Link header) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is my .CUSTOMDESTINATIONS-MS file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is opened directly from the copy you pick.
My .CUSTOMDESTINATIONS-MS file is invalid. Can you fix it?
We show the exact line and column of the first error. For common problems like comments, trailing commas, single quotes or Python-style True/False/None, click Try to repair and download the fixed file.
How large can the file be?
Up to 50 MB. The tree only builds the branches you open, so even multi-megabyte files stay responsive.
What is JSONPath?
A path like $.orders[3].customer.email that points to one value inside the data. Click any node to see its path and copy it for code, jq or your API docs.
Can I see my data as a table?
Yes. Any array of objects can be shown in the Table view and downloaded as CSV.
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