File Types and Extensions

Welcome to WhatsAFile.com a File Types and Extensions resource. We are dedicated to helping you "the end user" with your various file extension woes and issues.

With over 30,000 known file extensions it's virtually impossible for any human to know them all. WhatsAFile is a question and answer based extension database that's user powered. You ask.. we answer.. once resolved the information is posted to the world wide web to help other people with the same errors. We are kind of like the Fixya of files.

Most Requested

Here are our most requested file extension. Maybe what you need is here. If not try searching using the form on the bottom right. .dat files, .dmg file, zip files, .rar file, .MSI executable file, .exe file type, .flv files, .ppd files, .cab, .doc, .docx word files, .xls files, .xlsx excel filetype, files, files, files, csv files, .bak type files, .ppt files, wmv video files, avi or .avi movie files, .jpg or jpeg image files, .png file extension, .gif animated files, .dat file, .iso image ext, .jar java files, .pptx office files, tif files, .psd files, .wav files, .mpg files, .pdf formated files, .mov file format, .sitx files, .eps files, .ai files, .mp4 files, .txt files, rtf files, .png file ext, .pub extension, .swf file types, rtf text file, .asf files, .rm audio files, .htm and html files, .wpd extensions, .vob video dvd type, .3gb file ending, .ttf font, .hqx open file, .bin files, .ifo opener, .dll file, .mcd file type, .aa files, .eml message file, .mid audio file, .ogg file player, .ram sound file, .torrent opener, .mp2 filetypes, .vcd filer, .bat file extension, .sql data file, .wps filetype, amr files

New Questions/Answers

• .blu details : This is a FileMaker Pro Runtime Extension a .plugin file. Have a question about FileMaker Pro Runtime Extension, or other .blu files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• .pch details : This is a Precompiled Header File a .programming file. Have a question about Precompiled Header File, or other .pch files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• .jas files are a fairly common type of image file that we are asked often about. This file is a Paint Shop Pro Compressed Graphic and like other image files require special software. Need some information about .jas files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• .rdb files are a fairly common type of backup file that we are asked often about. This file is a Retrospect Backup Set and like other backup files require special software. Need some information about .rdb files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• Information on .pm6, This file is a PageMaker 6.0 Document. This like other video files require special software. Need some information about .pm6 files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• .stk files are a fairly common type of data file that we are asked often about. This file is a Stickfigure Animator Filedata and like other data files require special software. Need some information about .stk files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free.
• .mds files are widely used and a disc file. Need some information about .mds files? Ask WhatsAFile.com and get an answer in 12hrs or less for free. Weve helped thousands of people and would love to help you just ask.
• .api are Acrobat Plug-in files and in the plugin spectrum. If you need more help with api files? Ask us with the button below and get an answer within 12hrs
• .ptm are PolyTracker Module files and in the audio spectrum. If you need more help with ptm files? Ask us with the button below and get an answer within 12hrs
• .avl are ArcView Legend File files and in the other spectrum. If you need more help with avl files? Ask us with the button below and get an answer within 12hrs

XP File Extensions

If you want to know how to open a file, then you need to know the extension. Windows hides that from you by default. Let's unhide it really quick so you can know what type of file it is you are working on.

• Double Click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
• Choose Tools then Folder Options from the menu.
• Click the view tab.
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Vista File Extensions

Showing the file extension in Windows Vista is pretty easy too :) Windows likes to hide the file extensions so that they don't confuse basic users. Showing the known file types also allows users to change the filetype and therefore the application associated with the file. Lets go ahead and change it know.

• Click "Start" button, then Settings, and then Control Panel
• Click "Folder Options"
• Click the tab from the choices at the top.
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