Types of file extensions
The Internet is jam-packed with different file extensions They enable your computer to operate smoothly using opening, saving, editing, and deleting all types of files, such as documents, images, databases, and maps.
File Type |
File Extensions |
---|---|
Text and Word Processing |
.doc, .docx, .odt, .pages, .rtf, .txt, .wpd, .wps |
Spreadsheet |
.csv, .numbers, .ods, .xls, .xlsx |
Web-related |
.asp, .aspx, .css, .htm, .html, .jsp, .php, .xml |
Image |
.bmp, .gif, .ico, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .raw, .tif, .tiff |
Audio and Video |
.aif, .mov, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg, .wav, .wma, .wmv |
Draw Program |
.afdesign, .ai, .cad, .cdr, .drw, .dwg, .eps, .odg, .svg, .vsdx |
Page Layout |
.afpub, .indd, .pdf, .pdfxml, .pmd, .pub, .qxp |
Programming |
.c, .cpp, .cs, .java, .js, .json, .py, .sql, .swift, .vb |
Compression and Archive |
.7z, .rar, .tar, .tar.gz, .zip |
System |
.bak, .cfg, .conf, .ini, .msi, .sys, .tmp |
Executable Program |
.app, .bat, .bin, .cmd, .com, .exe, .vbs, .x86 |
What is File Extension?
A file extension is a suffix at the end of a file name that indicates the file’s format or type, usually consisting of three or four letters following a period. For example, in “document.txt,” the “.txt” part is the file extension.
File extensions help operating systems and software determine how to open and handle the file. Common extensions include “.txt” for plain text files, “.doc” or “.docx” for Microsoft Word documents, “.xls” or “.xlsx” for Excel spreadsheets, “.jpg” or “.jpeg” for JPEG images, “.png” for PNG images, “.pdf” for PDF files, “.mp3” for MP3 audio files, and “.mp4” for MP4 video files. Recognizing these extensions ensures that files are accessed and edited with the correct applications, aiding in efficient file management.