This article explains how to change file extensions in Windows 11, as well as discusses the difference between file extensions and file types.

Every file that we have saved on our computers has a particular extension. The file extension is added at the end of the filename followed by a dot (.). It tells the operating systems about the ...

File extensions are the characters that precede the last period of a file name. It helps us find the type of file we are trying to open i.e. whether it is an audio file, video file, or simply a ...

In most cases, the majority of the file extensions you encounter on your computer are already associated with a program or protocol. When a file extension is not associated with a program, however, ...

BearPup sometimes wants to open a file in one program, and other times open it in another. He asked the Answer Line forum for an easy way to do this. Windows uses a file’s extension–the part of the ...

Looking for a lost picture or document? Trying to make it easier to view and manage all your files? These tips will help you master File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11. Lance is an experienced writer ...

You can convert a JFIF file to JPG, though the two formats are nearly identical, and most software will open a JFIF file as a ...

The DAT extension file type is essentially any data file. The file can contain text, photos, video or any basic data file type. Converting the file type into a Word document is possible in most cases ...

When you open files that have a particular file extension, Windows will look at its configuration to determine what the default program should be in order to work with these files. The default program ...