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Found 16 file extension associations related to Apple Finder and 13 file formats developed specifically for use with Apple Finder.
Platform, operating system: 
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Go to: Apple Finder description
Developer: Apple, Inc.
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Apple Finder
Developer / company: Apple
Finder is the native file management utility available in Apple's macOS (OS X) operating systems (like Windows Explorer under MS Windows).
With Finder you can browse your computer directory structure, search files, work with files, do basic file/folder operations (copy, paste, remove, delete, rename etc.), mount disk images, connect to other computers on network, burn files etc.
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Apple Finder icon
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Get png or jpg icon from an app on Mac - Export icons from ICNS file format to PNG or JPG images on your Mac by using Finder and default OS X Preview app..
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How to show hidden files in Mac - Show or hide hidden files in Apple Mac OS X.
Change default application for file name extension on Mac - Using Apple Finder to change change default application for file type.
Apple Finder works with the following file extensions:
Note: You can click on any file extension link from the list below, to view its detailed information. The list of extensions used or otherwise associated with the application may not be complete, because many common file extensions on our website, such as jpg (pictures) or txt (text files), can be opened by a large number of applications, or are too general file format. However most, if not all directly associated file extensions should be listed with its appropriate program. Although its likely, that some file extensions may be missing from the list of associated file extensions with the application, yet they can be opened, be part of, or otherwise be associated with the program.
Apple Finder default file extension associations
The most common file formats used with the specific file extensions
.dmg file extension is used for Apple Mac disk image
.ds_store file extension is used for macOS folder information
Other file extensions or file formats developed for use with Apple Finder
.apdisk
.atloc
.cannedsearch
.fileloc
.fpbf
.ftploc
.inetloc
.mailloc
.newsloc
.pictclipping
.textclipping
Common file extensions used by Apple Finder
.Other file extensions associated with Apple Finder
.Comparison table of actions that Apple Finder can perform with each of its associated file type beta
This table might not contain all possible associated or supported file types or may contain incorrect data.
If you need more information please contact the developers of Apple Finder (Apple, Inc.), or check out their product website.
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