Unknown File Extension? Know About It

You might have come across files on the internet or attachments you received in your mail with unknown file extension and unaware of which software to use to open the file.

File Extension of a file the suffix after the file name [ Ex- install.txt here .txt is the file extension which describes what sort of data is present in the file.]

FileInfo.net is a searchable database of file extensions, which gives the detailed information about the file format, a description of the file, and the programs that can open the file. Programs for opening the files are listed for Macintosh, Windows, and Linux platforms.You can search for a specific file extension or browse through the categories or browse alphabetically.

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You can also install their FireFox Search Plugin which allows you to look up file extensions using the built-in search feature in Firefox.

Download FileInfo.net FireFox Search Plugin

Mac users have a widget for themselves.For download and on how to install the widget visit FileInfo.net Widget Page