One of the many evils of managing files on the desktop is dealing with file extensions. While we are familiar with the most common extensions like .doc, .html and .mp3, there are thousands more file extensions that we do not know about. Fortunately, you can check File-extensions.org. This website provides detailed, searchable, and useful information about different file extensions so you can learn more about them.

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To start, just type in any file extension in the search box to find their entry. Within each entry, you will get a detailed explanation about what it does, the default software that works with the extension, and the list of associated software that you can use to open it.  For some entries you can also get helpful tips on how to open or convert the file.

You can also browse the different file extensions through the wide range of categories listed in the website. You can learn more about Microsoft Office extensions, vector graphics, game files, and more. Reading through this can help educate you with unlocking many features of your favorite app.

File-extensions is a great resource for anyone who need to know how to handle file extensions and how they work.

Features:

  • Database of file extensions.
  • Learn about their current use, apps needed to open them, and what they do.
  • Type in the file extension in the search box to know all about it.
  • View different extensions by category.
  • View list of software associated for the file extension.
  • Similar tools: FileSuffix, FILExt and OpenWith.

Check out File-extensions.org @ www.file-extensions.org