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What is a file extension?

A file extension or filename suffix is usually three, four, or more characters at the end of computer file names, divided by a dot.

File extensions help users identify file types and formats when working with a computer file. Operating systems also use them to associate the file type with the appropriate application that opens the file.

For example, the file extension .txt tells your computer that the file is a text file and should be opened with a simple text editor, like Notepad on Windows or TextEdit on macOS.

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3D graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE files
Archive and compressed files
Audio and sound files
Backup files
Bitmap image files
Dangerous and malicious files
Database files
Digital video and movie files
Disk image (ISO) binary files
Document files
E-book files
Email attachment blocked files
Email related data files
Encoded and encrypted files
Game files
GIS, GPS navigation and map files
Graphics files
Internet related files
Microsoft Office files
Mobile phones related files
Mobile ringtone files
Program executable files
Settings, options, themes or skins files
Source code and script files
Spreadsheet and workbook files
System files
Temporary files
Text files
Various data files
Vector graphic files
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