Filename extensions
.386
VxD is the device driver model used in Microsoft Windows/386, the 386 enhanced mode of Windows 3.x, and Windows 9x.
VxD is the device driver model used in Microsoft Windows/386, the 386 enhanced mode of Windows 3.x, and Windows 9x.
.3g2
3GP (3GPP file format) is a multimedia container format defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) for 3G UMTS multimedia services.
3GP (3GPP file format) is a multimedia container format defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) for 3G UMTS multimedia services.
.3gp
3GP (3GPP file format) is a multimedia container format defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) for 3G UMTS multimedia services.
3GP (3GPP file format) is a multimedia container format defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) for 3G UMTS multimedia services.
.7z
7z is a compressed archive file format that supports several different data compression, encryption and pre-processing algorithms.
7z is a compressed archive file format that supports several different data compression, encryption and pre-processing algorithms.
.a
In computer science, a static library or statically-linked library is a set of routines, external functions and variables which are resolved in a caller at compile-time and copied into a ...
In computer science, a static library or statically-linked library is a set of routines, external functions and variables which are resolved in a caller at compile-time and copied into a ...
.ace
In computing, ACE is a proprietary data compression archive file format developed by Marcel Lemke, and later bought by e-merge GmbH. The peak of its popularity was 1999—2001, when it provided sl...
In computing, ACE is a proprietary data compression archive file format developed by Marcel Lemke, and later bought by e-merge GmbH. The peak of its popularity was 1999—2001, when it provided sl...
.adf
Amiga Disk File aka ADF is a file format used by Amiga computers and emulators to store images of disks.
Amiga Disk File aka ADF is a file format used by Amiga computers and emulators to store images of disks.
.aif
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is an audio file format standard used for storing sound data for personal computers and other electronic audio devices.
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is an audio file format standard used for storing sound data for personal computers and other electronic audio devices.
.aiff
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is an audio file format standard used for storing sound data for personal computers and other electronic audio devices.
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is an audio file format standard used for storing sound data for personal computers and other electronic audio devices.
.ape
Monkey's Audio is a file format for audio data compression.
Monkey's Audio is a file format for audio data compression.
.apl
Monkey's Audio is a file format for audio data compression.
Monkey's Audio is a file format for audio data compression.
.app
APP is an abbreviation for application.
APP is an abbreviation for application.
.arc
ARC is a lossless data compression and archival format by System Enhancement Associates (SEA).
ARC is a lossless data compression and archival format by System Enhancement Associates (SEA).
.arj
ARJ (Archived by Robert Jung) is a software tool designed by Robert K. Jung for creating high-efficiency compressed file archives.
ARJ (Archived by Robert Jung) is a software tool designed by Robert K. Jung for creating high-efficiency compressed file archives.
.ark
ARC is a lossless data compression and archival format by System Enhancement Associates (SEA).
ARC is a lossless data compression and archival format by System Enhancement Associates (SEA).
.art
ART is a proprietary image file format used mostly by the America Online (AOL) client software.
ART is a proprietary image file format used mostly by the America Online (AOL) client software.
.au (file format)
The Au file format is a simple audio file format introduced by Sun Microsystems.
The Au file format is a simple audio file format introduced by Sun Microsystems.
.bak
In computing, ".bak" is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.
In computing, ".bak" is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.
.bat
In DOS, OS/2, and Microsoft Windows, a batch file is a text file containing a series of commands intended to be executed by the command interpreter.
In DOS, OS/2, and Microsoft Windows, a batch file is a text file containing a series of commands intended to be executed by the command interpreter.
.bin
A binary file (commonly, but not necessarily, with the extension .bin) is a computer file which may contain any type of data, encoded in binary form for computer storage and processing pur...
A binary file (commonly, but not necessarily, with the extension .bin) is a computer file which may contain any type of data, encoded in binary form for computer storage and processing pur...
.bkf
NTBackup is the built-in backup application introduced in Windows NT around 1997 and part of all subsequent versions up to and including Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
NTBackup is the built-in backup application introduced in Windows NT around 1997 and part of all subsequent versions up to and including Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.
.bmp
The BMP File Format, also known as Bitmap Image File or Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) file format or simply a Bitmap, is a Raster graphics image file format used to store bit...
The BMP File Format, also known as Bitmap Image File or Device Independent Bitmap (DIB) file format or simply a Bitmap, is a Raster graphics image file format used to store bit...
.bsp
.BSP is a map file extension used in games such as the Quake series, and games that use Quake-derived engines, such as the Half-Life series and Call of Duty series.
.BSP is a map file extension used in games such as the Quake series, and games that use Quake-derived engines, such as the Half-Life series and Call of Duty series.
.bwt
BlindWrite, the successor to BlindRead, is a computer program that writes to recordable CDs. The Blindread software, which reads CDs and writes CD image files, has been discontinued as a separat...
BlindWrite, the successor to BlindRead, is a computer program that writes to recordable CDs. The Blindread software, which reads CDs and writes CD image files, has been discontinued as a separat...
.bz2
bzip2 is a free and open source lossless data compression algorithm and program developed by Julian Seward.
bzip2 is a free and open source lossless data compression algorithm and program developed by Julian Seward.
.cab
In computing, CAB is the Microsoft Windows native compressed archive format.
In computing, CAB is the Microsoft Windows native compressed archive format.
.cbr
A Comic Book Archive file or ComicBook Reader File is a type of archive file for the purpose of sequential viewing of images, especially comic books.
A Comic Book Archive file or ComicBook Reader File is a type of archive file for the purpose of sequential viewing of images, especially comic books.
.cbt
A Comic Book Archive file or ComicBook Reader File is a type of archive file for the purpose of sequential viewing of images, especially comic books.
A Comic Book Archive file or ComicBook Reader File is a type of archive file for the purpose of sequential viewing of images, especially comic books.
.cbz
A Comic Book Archive file or ComicBook Reader File is a type of archive file for the purpose of sequential viewing of images, especially comic books.
A Comic Book Archive file or ComicBook Reader File is a type of archive file for the purpose of sequential viewing of images, especially comic books.
.cdi
DiscJuggler is a professional CD/DVD recording software program, able to duplicate multiple CDs at once with its ability to simultaneously drive multiple CD recorders and replicate virtually any...
DiscJuggler is a professional CD/DVD recording software program, able to duplicate multiple CDs at once with its ability to simultaneously drive multiple CD recorders and replicate virtually any...
.cgi
The Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is a standard (see RFC 3875: CGI Version 1.1) that defines how web server software can delegate the generation of web pages to a stand-alone applicat...
The Common Gateway Interface (CGI) is a standard (see RFC 3875: CGI Version 1.1) that defines how web server software can delegate the generation of web pages to a stand-alone applicat...
.cgm
Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) is a free and open international standard file format for 2D vector graphics, raster graphics, and text, and is defined by ISO/IEC 8632.
Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) is a free and open international standard file format for 2D vector graphics, raster graphics, and text, and is defined by ISO/IEC 8632.
.cmml
Continuous Media Markup Language (CMML) is to audio or video what HTML is to text.
Continuous Media Markup Language (CMML) is to audio or video what HTML is to text.
.conf
In computing, configuration files, or config files configure the initial settings for some computer programs.
In computing, configuration files, or config files configure the initial settings for some computer programs.
.cpio
cpio is a binary file archiver and a file format.
cpio is a binary file archiver and a file format.
.cpp
C++ is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language.
C++ is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language.
.crw
In digital photography, the Camera Image File Format (CIFF) file format is a raw image format designed by Canon.
In digital photography, the Camera Image File Format (CIFF) file format is a raw image format designed by Canon.
.CSO
.CSO is a compression method for the ISO image format.
.CSO is a compression method for the ISO image format.
.css
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a style sheet language used to describe the presentation semantics (the look and formatting) of a document written in a markup language.
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a style sheet language used to describe the presentation semantics (the look and formatting) of a document written in a markup language.
.csv
The comma-separated values file format is a set of file formats used to store tabular data in which numbers and text are stored in plain textual form that can be read in a text editor.
The comma-separated values file format is a set of file formats used to store tabular data in which numbers and text are stored in plain textual form that can be read in a text editor.
.cue
A cue sheet, or cue file, is a metadata file which describes how the tracks of a CD or DVD are laid out.
A cue sheet, or cue file, is a metadata file which describes how the tracks of a CD or DVD are laid out.
.daa
Direct Access Archive, or DAA, is a proprietary file format developed by PowerISO Computing for disk image files.
Direct Access Archive, or DAA, is a proprietary file format developed by PowerISO Computing for disk image files.
.db
.db is a filename extension that generally refers to some sort of database file.
.db is a filename extension that generally refers to some sort of database file.
.DCF
Disk Copy Fast (DCF) is a file archiver software utility that creates disk images of floppy disks.
Disk Copy Fast (DCF) is a file archiver software utility that creates disk images of floppy disks.
.dmg
An Apple Disk Image is a proprietary disk image format commonly used with the Mac OS X operating system.
An Apple Disk Image is a proprietary disk image format commonly used with the Mac OS X operating system.
.dng
Digital Negative (DNG) is an open raw image format owned by Adobe used for digital photography.
Digital Negative (DNG) is an open raw image format owned by Adobe used for digital photography.
.doc
In computing, DOC or doc (an abbreviation of 'document') is a file extension for word processing documents; most commonly for Microsoft Word.
In computing, DOC or doc (an abbreviation of 'document') is a file extension for word processing documents; most commonly for Microsoft Word.
.docx
Office Open XML (also informally known as OOXML or OpenXML) is a zipped, XML-based file format developed by Microsoft for representing spreadsheets, charts, presentations and word pr...
Office Open XML (also informally known as OOXML or OpenXML) is a zipped, XML-based file format developed by Microsoft for representing spreadsheets, charts, presentations and word pr...
.dream
Windows DreamScene is a utility that allows videos and other optimized animations to be used as desktop wallpapers.
Windows DreamScene is a utility that allows videos and other optimized animations to be used as desktop wallpapers.
.dwg
DWG is a binary file format used for storing two and three dimensional design data and metadata.
DWG is a binary file format used for storing two and three dimensional design data and metadata.
.dxf
AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs.
AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs.
.EGG
The EGG file format is a compressed archive file format that supports for Unicode and intelligent compression algorithms.
The EGG file format is a compressed archive file format that supports for Unicode and intelligent compression algorithms.
.elf
In computing, the Executable and Linkable Format (ELF, formerly called Extensible Linking Format) is a common standard file format for executables, object code, shared libraries, and...
In computing, the Executable and Linkable Format (ELF, formerly called Extensible Linking Format) is a common standard file format for executables, object code, shared libraries, and...
.exe
EXE is the common filename extension denoting an executable file (a program) in the DOS, OpenVMS, Microsoft Windows, Symbian, and OS/2 operating systems.
EXE is the common filename extension denoting an executable file (a program) in the DOS, OpenVMS, Microsoft Windows, Symbian, and OS/2 operating systems.
.flac
Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is an audio compression codec primarily authored by Josh Coalson.
Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is an audio compression codec primarily authored by Josh Coalson.
.fpx
FlashPix is a bitmapped computer graphics file format where the image is saved in more than one resolution.
FlashPix is a bitmapped computer graphics file format where the image is saved in more than one resolution.
.ged
GEDCOM, an acronym for GEnealogical Data COMmunication, is a proprietary and open de facto specification for exchanging genealogical data between different genealogy software.
GEDCOM, an acronym for GEnealogical Data COMmunication, is a proprietary and open de facto specification for exchanging genealogical data between different genealogy software.
.gho
Ghost is a disk cloning program product sold by Symantec.
Ghost is a disk cloning program product sold by Symantec.
.gnumeric
Gnumeric is a spreadsheet program that is part of the GNOME Free Software Desktop Project.
Gnumeric is a spreadsheet program that is part of the GNOME Free Software Desktop Project.
.gpx
GPX, or GPS eXchange Format is an XML schema designed as a common GPS data format for software applications.
GPX, or GPS eXchange Format is an XML schema designed as a common GPS data format for software applications.
.gz
gzip is any of several software applications used for file compression and decompression.
gzip is any of several software applications used for file compression and decompression.
.hcx
BinHex, short for "binary-to-hexadecimal", is a binary-to-text encoding system that was used on the Mac OS for sending binary files through e-mail.
BinHex, short for "binary-to-hexadecimal", is a binary-to-text encoding system that was used on the Mac OS for sending binary files through e-mail.
.hex
Intel HEX is a file format for conveying binary information for applications like programming microcontrollers, EPROMs, and other kinds of chips.
Intel HEX is a file format for conveying binary information for applications like programming microcontrollers, EPROMs, and other kinds of chips.
.hqx
BinHex, short for "binary-to-hexadecimal", is a binary-to-text encoding system that was used on the Mac OS for sending binary files through e-mail.
BinHex, short for "binary-to-hexadecimal", is a binary-to-text encoding system that was used on the Mac OS for sending binary files through e-mail.
.html
HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, is the predominant markup language for web pages.
HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, is the predominant markup language for web pages.
.iif
The IIF file format, Intuit Interchange Format is a proprietary text file used by Intuit's Quickbooks software for importing and exporting lists and transactions.
The IIF file format, Intuit Interchange Format is a proprietary text file used by Intuit's Quickbooks software for importing and exporting lists and transactions.
.ima
The IMA file format is an archive format used for creating a disk image of floppy disks.
The IMA file format is an archive format used for creating a disk image of floppy disks.
.img
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.ini
The INI file format is a INI filede factoINI file standard for configuration files.
The INI file format is a INI filede factoINI file standard for configuration files.
.ipa (file extension)
.ipa files cannot be installed on the iPhone Simulator because they do not contain a binary for the x86 architecture.
.ipa files cannot be installed on the iPhone Simulator because they do not contain a binary for the x86 architecture.
.iso
An ISO image (International Organization for Standardization) is an archive file (also known as a disc image) of an optical disc, composed of the data contents of every written sector of an opti...
An ISO image (International Organization for Standardization) is an archive file (also known as a disc image) of an optical disc, composed of the data contents of every written sector of an opti...
.isz
UltraISO is an application for Microsoft Windows for creating, modifying and converting ISO files used for CD and DVD authoring.
UltraISO is an application for Microsoft Windows for creating, modifying and converting ISO files used for CD and DVD authoring.
.itlp
iTunes LP (referred to in pre-launch press by the code name Cocktail) is a format for interactive album artwork introduced by Apple Inc. on the 9 September 2009.
iTunes LP (referred to in pre-launch press by the code name Cocktail) is a format for interactive album artwork introduced by Apple Inc. on the 9 September 2009.
.jar
In computing software, a JAR file (or Java ARchive) aggregates many files into one.
In computing software, a JAR file (or Java ARchive) aggregates many files into one.
.jpeg
In computing, JPEG is a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital photography (image).
In computing, JPEG is a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital photography (image).
.jpg
In computing, JPEG is a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital photography (image).
In computing, JPEG is a commonly used method of lossy compression for digital photography (image).
.lbr
The .LBR file format was an archive file format used on CP/M and DOS operating systems during the early 1980s.
The .LBR file format was an archive file format used on CP/M and DOS operating systems during the early 1980s.
.lbxlls
Logos Bible Software is a Bellingham, Washington software company and electronic publisher specializing in Bible study.
Logos Bible Software is a Bellingham, Washington software company and electronic publisher specializing in Bible study.
.lha
LHA is a freeware compression utility and associated file format.
LHA is a freeware compression utility and associated file format.
.lqr
The .LBR file format was an archive file format used on CP/M and DOS operating systems during the early 1980s.
The .LBR file format was an archive file format used on CP/M and DOS operating systems during the early 1980s.
.lrc
LRC is a computer file format that synchronizes song lyrics with an audio file, such as MP3, Vorbis or MIDI. When an audio file is played with certain music players on a computer or on modern d...
LRC is a computer file format that synchronizes song lyrics with an audio file, such as MP3, Vorbis or MIDI. When an audio file is played with certain music players on a computer or on modern d...
.lzh
LHA is a freeware compression utility and associated file format.
LHA is a freeware compression utility and associated file format.
.m2ts
M2TS is a filename extension used for the Blu-ray Disc Audio-Video (BDAV) MPEG-2 Transport Stream (M2TS) container file format.
M2TS is a filename extension used for the Blu-ray Disc Audio-Video (BDAV) MPEG-2 Transport Stream (M2TS) container file format.
.mdf
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.mds
An MDS file is an optional media descriptor file that can be generated when creating a disc image from a CD or DVD. The format is a binary file with the magic number "MEDIA DESCRIPTOR" appearing...
An MDS file is an optional media descriptor file that can be generated when creating a disc image from a CD or DVD. The format is a binary file with the magic number "MEDIA DESCRIPTOR" appearing...
.MDX
.MDX files are 3D model files engineered and used by Blizzard Entertainment in their games.
.MDX files are 3D model files engineered and used by Blizzard Entertainment in their games.
.mif
Management Information Format (MIF file) is a format used to describe a hardware or software component.
Management Information Format (MIF file) is a format used to describe a hardware or software component.
.mno
mno is a file extension created by some web designing software like UltraDev or Dreamweaver.
mno is a file extension created by some web designing software like UltraDev or Dreamweaver.
.mod
MOD is a computer file format used primarily to represent music, and was the first module file format.
MOD is a computer file format used primarily to represent music, and was the first module file format.
.moi
MOI is a computer file format used primarily to represent information.
MOI is a computer file format used primarily to represent information.
.mov
QuickTime File Format (QTFF) is a computer file format used natively by the QuickTime application.
QuickTime File Format (QTFF) is a computer file format used natively by the QuickTime application.
.mp3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression.
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression.
.mpeg
MPEG-1 is a standard for lossy compression of video and audio.
MPEG-1 is a standard for lossy compression of video and audio.
.mpg
MPEG-1 is a standard for lossy compression of video and audio.
MPEG-1 is a standard for lossy compression of video and audio.
.mpq
MPQ (Mo'PaQ, short for Mike O'Brien Pack, named after its creator), is an archiving file format used in several of Blizzard Entertainment's games.
MPQ (Mo'PaQ, short for Mike O'Brien Pack, named after its creator), is an archiving file format used in several of Blizzard Entertainment's games.
.mxf
Material eXchange Format (MXF) is a container format for professional digital video and audio media defined by a set of SMPTE standards.
Material eXchange Format (MXF) is a container format for professional digital video and audio media defined by a set of SMPTE standards.
.nlm
A NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) is a binary code module that can be loaded into Novell's NetWare operating system.
A NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) is a binary code module that can be loaded into Novell's NetWare operating system.
.nrg
A .nrg file is a proprietary CD image file format used by Nero Burning ROM, a utility suite made by Nero AG, to create and burn ISO 9660 CD images.
A .nrg file is a proprietary CD image file format used by Nero Burning ROM, a utility suite made by Nero AG, to create and burn ISO 9660 CD images.
.nwc
NoteWorthy Composer (NWC) is a scorewriter application made by NoteWorthy Software.
NoteWorthy Composer (NWC) is a scorewriter application made by NoteWorthy Software.
.nzb
NZB is an XML-based file format for retrieving posts from NNTP (Usenet) servers.
NZB is an XML-based file format for retrieving posts from NNTP (Usenet) servers.
.o
In computer science, an object file is an organized collection of separate, named sequences of machine code.
In computer science, an object file is an organized collection of separate, named sequences of machine code.
.odf
The Open Document Format for Office Applications (also known as OpenDocument or ODF) is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, p...
The Open Document Format for Office Applications (also known as OpenDocument or ODF) is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, p...
.ods
The Open Document Format for Office Applications (also known as OpenDocument or ODF) is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, p...
The Open Document Format for Office Applications (also known as OpenDocument or ODF) is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, p...
.odt
The Open Document Format for Office Applications (also known as OpenDocument or ODF) is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, p...
The Open Document Format for Office Applications (also known as OpenDocument or ODF) is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, p...
.opml
The OPML specification defines an outline as a hierarchical, ordered list of arbitrary elements.
The OPML specification defines an outline as a hierarchical, ordered list of arbitrary elements.
.oxps
Open XML Paper Specification (also referred to as OpenXPS), is an open specification for a page description language and a fixed-document format originally developed by Microsoft as XML ...
Open XML Paper Specification (also referred to as OpenXPS), is an open specification for a page description language and a fixed-document format originally developed by Microsoft as XML ...
.pak
The .PAK extension is frequently used as an abbreviation of "package" and there are many different formats.
The .PAK extension is frequently used as an abbreviation of "package" and there are many different formats.
.par
Parchive (a contraction of parity archive volume set) is an open source software project that emerged in 2001 to develop a parity file format, as conceived by Tobias Rieper and Stefan Wehlus.
Parchive (a contraction of parity archive volume set) is an open source software project that emerged in 2001 to develop a parity file format, as conceived by Tobias Rieper and Stefan Wehlus.
.pcap
In the field of computer network administration, pcap (packet capture) consists of an application programming interface (API) for capturing network traffic.
In the field of computer network administration, pcap (packet capture) consists of an application programming interface (API) for capturing network traffic.
.pde
Processing is an open source programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) built for the electronic arts and visual design communities with the purpose of teaching the basics...
Processing is an open source programming language and integrated development environment (IDE) built for the electronic arts and visual design communities with the purpose of teaching the basics...
.pdf
| latest release version = 1.7 | latest release date = | genre = | container for = | contained by = | extended from = | extended to = | ...
| latest release version = 1.7 | latest release date = | genre = | container for = | contained by = | extended from = | extended to = | ...
.pk3
A .PK3 file is a renamed ZIP file, used in games based on the Quake III engine.
A .PK3 file is a renamed ZIP file, used in games based on the Quake III engine.
.pk4
The PK4 file format is a .zip file identical to the PK3 file format.
The PK4 file format is a .zip file identical to the PK3 file format.
.pkg
.pkg is a file format used by Apple Inc. on its Macintosh line of computers, and the iPhone.
.pkg is a file format used by Apple Inc. on its Macintosh line of computers, and the iPhone.
.properties
.properties is a file extension for files mainly used in Java related technologies to store the configurable parameters of an application.
.properties is a file extension for files mainly used in Java related technologies to store the configurable parameters of an application.
.pub
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application from Microsoft.
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application from Microsoft.
.QXD
QXD is the file extension for QuarkXPress Documents.
QXD is the file extension for QuarkXPress Documents.
.rar
RAR stands for Roshal ARchive.
RAR stands for Roshal ARchive.
.ris
RIS is a standardized tag format developed by Research Information Systems, Incorporated (the format name refers to the company) to enable citation programs to exchange data.
RIS is a standardized tag format developed by Research Information Systems, Incorporated (the format name refers to the company) to enable citation programs to exchange data.
.rtf
The Rich Text Format (often abbreviated RTF) is a proprietary document file format with published specification developed by Microsoft Corporation since 1987 for Microsoft products and for...
The Rich Text Format (often abbreviated RTF) is a proprietary document file format with published specification developed by Microsoft Corporation since 1987 for Microsoft products and for...
.scpt
AppleScript is a scripting language created by Apple Inc. and built into Macintosh operating systems since System 7.
AppleScript is a scripting language created by Apple Inc. and built into Macintosh operating systems since System 7.
.sgf
The Smart Game Format (SGF) is a computer file format used for storing records of board games.
The Smart Game Format (SGF) is a computer file format used for storing records of board games.
.sit
StuffIt is a family of computer software utilities for archiving and compressing files on the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms: it was originally produced for the Macintosh.
StuffIt is a family of computer software utilities for archiving and compressing files on the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms: it was originally produced for the Macintosh.
.sitx
StuffIt is a family of computer software utilities for archiving and compressing files on the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms: it was originally produced for the Macintosh.
StuffIt is a family of computer software utilities for archiving and compressing files on the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows platforms: it was originally produced for the Macintosh.
.smil
SMIL, the Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language, is a W3C recommended XML markup language for describing multimedia presentations.
SMIL, the Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language, is a W3C recommended XML markup language for describing multimedia presentations.
.srt
SubRip is a software program for Windows which "rips" (extracts) subtitles and their timings from video.
SubRip is a software program for Windows which "rips" (extracts) subtitles and their timings from video.
.ssa
SubStation Alpha (or Sub Station Alpha), abbreviated SSA, is a subtitle file format created by CS Low (also known as Kotus) that allows for more advanced subtitles than the conventio...
SubStation Alpha (or Sub Station Alpha), abbreviated SSA, is a subtitle file format created by CS Low (also known as Kotus) that allows for more advanced subtitles than the conventio...
.sue
ARC is a lossless data compression and archival format by System Enhancement Associates (SEA).
ARC is a lossless data compression and archival format by System Enhancement Associates (SEA).
.svg
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a family of specifications of an XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics, both static and dynamic (i.e.
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a family of specifications of an XML-based file format for describing two-dimensional vector graphics, both static and dynamic (i.e.
.swm
The Windows Imaging Format (WIM) is a file-based disk image format.
The Windows Imaging Format (WIM) is a file-based disk image format.
.swx
The SWX Format (or simply SWX) is an open-source data format that Adobe Flash Player can interpret, as if it were a standard SWF. Since SWX is a subset of the SWF format, data is stored as...
The SWX Format (or simply SWX) is an open-source data format that Adobe Flash Player can interpret, as if it were a standard SWF. Since SWX is a subset of the SWF format, data is stored as...
.tar
In computing, tar (derived from tape archive and commonly referred to as "tarball") is both a file format (in the form of a type of archive bitstream) and the name of a program used to hand...
In computing, tar (derived from tape archive and commonly referred to as "tarball") is both a file format (in the form of a type of archive bitstream) and the name of a program used to hand...
.tar.gz
In computing, tar (derived from tape archive and commonly referred to as "tarball") is both a file format (in the form of a type of archive bitstream) and the name of a program used to hand...
In computing, tar (derived from tape archive and commonly referred to as "tarball") is both a file format (in the form of a type of archive bitstream) and the name of a program used to hand...
.tga
Truevision TGA, often referred to as TARGA, is a raster graphics file format created by Truevision Inc. (now acquired by Avid Technology).
Truevision TGA, often referred to as TARGA, is a raster graphics file format created by Truevision Inc. (now acquired by Avid Technology).
.tif
Tagged Image File Format (abbreviated TIFF) is a file format for storing images, popular among Apple Macintosh owners, graphic artists, the publishing industry, and both amateur and profes...
Tagged Image File Format (abbreviated TIFF) is a file format for storing images, popular among Apple Macintosh owners, graphic artists, the publishing industry, and both amateur and profes...
.tiff
Tagged Image File Format (abbreviated TIFF) is a file format for storing images, popular among Apple Macintosh owners, graphic artists, the publishing industry, and both amateur and profes...
Tagged Image File Format (abbreviated TIFF) is a file format for storing images, popular among Apple Macintosh owners, graphic artists, the publishing industry, and both amateur and profes...
.trx
MSTest is a command line utility from Microsoft that executes unit tests created in Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio 2008 or Visual Studio 2010.
MSTest is a command line utility from Microsoft that executes unit tests created in Visual Studio 2005, Visual Studio 2008 or Visual Studio 2010.
.txt
A text file (sometimes spelled "textfile": an old alternate name is "flatfile") is a kind of computer file that is structured as a sequence of lines.
A text file (sometimes spelled "textfile": an old alternate name is "flatfile") is a kind of computer file that is structured as a sequence of lines.
.vdi
Oracle VM VirtualBox is an x86 virtualization software package, originally created by software company innotek GmbH, purchased by Sun Microsystems, and now developed by Oracle Corporation as par...
Oracle VM VirtualBox is an x86 virtualization software package, originally created by software company innotek GmbH, purchased by Sun Microsystems, and now developed by Oracle Corporation as par...
.VQA
Vector Quantized Animation, known by its acronym VQA is a file format originally developed by Westwood Studios for video encoding in their game The Legend of Kyrandia and monopoly.
Vector Quantized Animation, known by its acronym VQA is a file format originally developed by Westwood Studios for video encoding in their game The Legend of Kyrandia and monopoly.
.vxd
VxD is the device driver model used in Microsoft Windows/386, the 386 enhanced mode of Windows 3.x, and Windows 9x.
VxD is the device driver model used in Microsoft Windows/386, the 386 enhanced mode of Windows 3.x, and Windows 9x.
.wav
Waveform Audio File Format (WAVE, or more commonly known as WAV due to its filename extension), (also, but rarely, named, Audio for Windows) is a Microsoft and IBM audio file for...
Waveform Audio File Format (WAVE, or more commonly known as WAV due to its filename extension), (also, but rarely, named, Audio for Windows) is a Microsoft and IBM audio file for...
.wim
The Windows Imaging Format (WIM) is a file-based disk image format.
The Windows Imaging Format (WIM) is a file-based disk image format.
.wmv
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a video compression format for several proprietary codecs developed by Microsoft.
Windows Media Video (WMV) is a video compression format for several proprietary codecs developed by Microsoft.
.xcf
XCF, short for eXperimental Computing Facility, is the native image format of the GIMP image-editing program.
XCF, short for eXperimental Computing Facility, is the native image format of the GIMP image-editing program.
.xlsx
Office Open XML (also informally known as OOXML or OpenXML) is a zipped, XML-based file format developed by Microsoft for representing spreadsheets, charts, presentations and word pr...
Office Open XML (also informally known as OOXML or OpenXML) is a zipped, XML-based file format developed by Microsoft for representing spreadsheets, charts, presentations and word pr...
.xml
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a set of rules for encoding documents in machine-readable form.
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a set of rules for encoding documents in machine-readable form.
AIFC file
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is an audio file format standard used for storing sound data for personal computers and other electronic audio devices.
Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is an audio file format standard used for storing sound data for personal computers and other electronic audio devices.
BAK File
In computing, ".bak" is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.
In computing, ".bak" is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.
Bak file
In computing, ".bak" is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.
In computing, ".bak" is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.
BUP
A BUP file is a backup of the IFO file on a DVD, which contains the information about the organization of tracks, menus, chapters, subtitles on the disc.
A BUP file is a backup of the IFO file on a DVD, which contains the information about the organization of tracks, menus, chapters, subtitles on the disc.
CloneCD Control File
A .ccd file is a text descriptor used by CloneCD to mark the properties of a CD/DVD disk image.
A .ccd file is a text descriptor used by CloneCD to mark the properties of a CD/DVD disk image.
COM file
In many computer operating systems, a COM file is a type of executable file; the name is derived from the file name extension .COM.
In many computer operating systems, a COM file is a type of executable file; the name is derived from the file name extension .COM.
deb (file format)
deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages.
deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages.
DjVu
DjVu is a computer file format designed primarily to store scanned documents, especially those containing a combination of text, line drawings, and photographs.
DjVu is a computer file format designed primarily to store scanned documents, especially those containing a combination of text, line drawings, and photographs.
Dynamic-link library
Dynamic-link library (also written without the hyphen), or DLL, is Microsoft's implementation of the shared library concept in the Microsoft Windows and OS/2 operating systems.
Dynamic-link library (also written without the hyphen), or DLL, is Microsoft's implementation of the shared library concept in the Microsoft Windows and OS/2 operating systems.
Filename extension
A filename extension is a suffix (separated from the base filename by a dot) to the name of a computer file applied to indicate the encoding (file format) of its contents or usage.
A filename extension is a suffix (separated from the base filename by a dot) to the name of a computer file applied to indicate the encoding (file format) of its contents or usage.
Flac
Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is an audio compression codec primarily authored by Josh Coalson.
Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is an audio compression codec primarily authored by Josh Coalson.
IFO
IFO (stands for InFOrmation) is a type of DVD-Video file that stores information about chapters, subtitles and audio tracks.
IFO (stands for InFOrmation) is a type of DVD-Video file that stores information about chapters, subtitles and audio tracks.
M3U
M3U is a computer file format that stores multimedia playlists.
M3U is a computer file format that stores multimedia playlists.
MD2 (file format)
MD2 is a model format used by id Software's id Tech 2 engine and is thus used by Quake II as well as many other games, most of them using this engine, including SiN and Soldier of Fortune.
MD2 is a model format used by id Software's id Tech 2 engine and is thus used by Quake II as well as many other games, most of them using this engine, including SiN and Soldier of Fortune.
MEX file
MEX stands for MATLAB Executable.
MEX stands for MATLAB Executable.
MOD and TOD (video format)
MOD and TOD are recording formats for use in digital tapeless camcorders.
MOD and TOD are recording formats for use in digital tapeless camcorders.
MP4
MPEG-4 Part 14 or MP4, formally ISO/IEC 14496-14:2003, is a multimedia container format standard specified as a part of MPEG-4.
MPEG-4 Part 14 or MP4, formally ISO/IEC 14496-14:2003, is a multimedia container format standard specified as a part of MPEG-4.
PCX
PCX is an image file format developed by the now-defunct ZSoft Corporation of Marietta, Georgia.
PCX is an image file format developed by the now-defunct ZSoft Corporation of Marietta, Georgia.
PHP
PHP is a general-purpose server-side scripting language originally designed for Web development to produce dynamic Web pages.
PHP is a general-purpose server-side scripting language originally designed for Web development to produce dynamic Web pages.
PK2 (file extension)
The .PK2 file extension is used by Silkroad Online, a MMORPG developed by Joymax.
The .PK2 file extension is used by Silkroad Online, a MMORPG developed by Joymax.
PRC (file format)
PRC (Product Representation Compact; "précis" in French language) is a 3D file format that can be used to embed 3D data in a PDF file.
PRC (Product Representation Compact; "précis" in French language) is a 3D file format that can be used to embed 3D data in a PDF file.
qcow
qcow is a type of disk image that can be used with the QEMU emulator, the other disk image format types being vvfat, vpc, bochs, dmg, cloop, vmdk, cow, and raw, depending on the operating system.
qcow is a type of disk image that can be used with the QEMU emulator, the other disk image format types being vvfat, vpc, bochs, dmg, cloop, vmdk, cow, and raw, depending on the operating system.
Qcow2
qcow2 is a QEMU disk image format.
qcow2 is a QEMU disk image format.
QFX (file format)
QFX is Intuit's proprietary version of the standard OFX financial interchange file format.
QFX is Intuit's proprietary version of the standard OFX financial interchange file format.
Raster Document Object
The .RDO (Raster Document Object) file format is the native format used by Xerox's DocuTech range of hardware and software, that underpins the company's "Xerox Document On Demand" "XDOD" s...
The .RDO (Raster Document Object) file format is the native format used by Xerox's DocuTech range of hardware and software, that underpins the company's "Xerox Document On Demand" "XDOD" s...
RMVB
RealMedia Variable Bitrate (RMVB) is a variable bitrate extension of the RealMedia multimedia container format developed by RealNetworks.
RealMedia Variable Bitrate (RMVB) is a variable bitrate extension of the RealMedia multimedia container format developed by RealNetworks.
SRT file extension
SubRip is a software program for Windows which "rips" (extracts) subtitles and their timings from video.
SubRip is a software program for Windows which "rips" (extracts) subtitles and their timings from video.
Tar.Z
In computing, tar (derived from tape archive and commonly referred to as "tarball") is both a file format (in the form of a type of archive bitstream) and the name of a program used to hand...
In computing, tar (derived from tape archive and commonly referred to as "tarball") is both a file format (in the form of a type of archive bitstream) and the name of a program used to hand...
Template (file format)
The term document template when used in the context of file format refers to a common feature of many software applications that define a unique non-executable file format intended specifically ...
The term document template when used in the context of file format refers to a common feature of many software applications that define a unique non-executable file format intended specifically ...
VOB
A VOB file is a container format in DVD-Video media.
A VOB file is a container format in DVD-Video media.
XSPF
XML Shareable Playlist Format (XSPF), pronounced spiff, is an XML-based playlist format for digital media, sponsored by the Xiph.Org Foundation.
XML Shareable Playlist Format (XSPF), pronounced spiff, is an XML-based playlist format for digital media, sponsored by the Xiph.Org Foundation.
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