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description: >-
  File Opener plugin for Cordova and Ionic. This plugin will open a file on your device file system with its default application.
---

# File Opener

This plugin will open a file on your device file system with its default application.

## Installation

```bash
ionic cordova plugin add cordova-plugin-file-opener2
npm install @awesome-cordova-plugins/file-opener
```

**Plugin Repo:** [https://github.com/pwlin/cordova-plugin-file-opener2](https://github.com/pwlin/cordova-plugin-file-opener2)

## Supported Platforms

- Android
- iOS
- Windows
- Windows Phone 8

## Further Information

- [Installation Guide](../../installation.md)
- [FAQ](../../faq.md)