File Extension List
New software is constantly being created and it is important for our pc to know how to distinguish what kind of file it is accessing. By looking at a files extension, our pc knows exactly how to make use of that file.
The information needed to select which application to utilize to load a file is learned by examining the files extension. A files extension carries clues to the data format of the file and what kind of data it holds. For example, many common file extensions include: .jpg for pictures, .zip for compressed files, and .avi for video. You might already be familiar with these common extensions but with the ever developing library of applications and operating systems there are many more that you may have never seen.
We have compiled the following list to make identifying file extension types smooth and pain-free! To check the details indicated by a specific file extension, just select the file extension in the list below.
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