# liblnk

liblnk is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A library to access and parse Windows Shortcut File (LNK) format.

Checked October 2026.

## What is liblnk?

liblnk is a library to access the Windows Shortcut File (LNK) format. It provides a way to read and parse LNK files, with planned features including data block support, shell item support, and multi-threading support.

The library is currently in alpha status and is licensed under LGPLv3+.

Tags: Parser, Windows

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Respond](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-respond-program-small-team): helps you contain and handle incidents.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 211
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## liblnk FAQ

### What is liblnk?

liblnk is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers Parser and Windows.

### What is the pricing for liblnk?

liblnk is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/libyal/liblnk/.

### What are alternatives to liblnk?

Alternatives to liblnk listed on CybersecTools:

1. [ElcomSoft Advanced Office Password Recovery](https://cybersectools.com/tools/elcomsoft-advanced-office-password-recovery) - Password recovery tool for MS Office, WordPerfect, Lotus & other office docs. (Commercial)
2. [MailXaminer](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mailxaminer) - Windows-based email forensics tool for evidence recovery and analysis. (Commercial)
3. [Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform) - Automated DFIR platform for rapid incident investigation and endpoint triage (Commercial)
4. [WindowsSCOPE Cyber Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/tools/windowsscope-cyber-forensics) - GUI-based memory forensic capture tool for cyber forensics and cyber crime investigation. (Commercial)
5. [AhnLab A-FIRST 디지털 포렌식 서비스](https://cybersectools.com/tools/ahnlab-a-first-digital-forensics-service) - Digital forensics service for incident analysis and APT response (Commercial)

Compare all liblnk alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/liblnk](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/liblnk)

### What deployment and organization size does liblnk fit?

liblnk is available as on-premises. It is listed for startup, smb, mid-market and enterprise organizations. It is free.

## Compare liblnk with similar solutions

- [liblnk vs ElcomSoft Advanced Office Password Recovery](https://cybersectools.com/compare/elcomsoft-advanced-office-password-recovery-vs-liblnk)
- [liblnk vs MailXaminer](https://cybersectools.com/compare/liblnk-vs-mailxaminer)
- [liblnk vs Cyber Triage Automated Investigation Platform](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyber-triage-automated-investigation-platform-vs-liblnk)

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