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How to change a file extension in computer

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What is a file extension?

A file extension is like a tail, As it is attached at the end of a file name. It usually separated from a file name by a full stop. It tells the computer what type of file it is and which software is required to open that file then the computer opens up the file using that software.

Why we need to change the file extension ?

Usually we need to change the extension when we are not having the required application or software to open that file.

How to change the file extensions in your PC ?

Many times when we want to change the file extension of a particular file we instantly change the file extension if we have to do all that in our mobile phones but when it comes to computers, Most of us are unable to change the file extension because, By default most of the time in our computers file extension is hidden. We just need to enable it in settings and in this post I am going to tell you how you can enable the visibility of file extension in your computer's settings.

How to change/unhide file extensions in your computer ?

If you will unhide the file extension then you will be able to edit the file extensions by renaming your file name.

Firstly, Open Control Panel in your Windows.

Control Panel


Then Click on the Appearance option in the home page of your Control panel. If you are not able to find the Appearance option then you just type Folder options in the search bar.

appearance option control panel

After selection Appearance option in the Control Panel. Click Folder Options.

How to change a file extension in computer

Now select the view tab in the folder option dialogue box.

How to change a file extension in computer


After selecting the View tab in the folder option dialogue box. Now search for the “Hide extensions for known file types”.

How to change a file extension in computer


You need to uncheck the box.


How to change a file extension in computer

Now click on Apply and then press OK.


After you will perform this setting. All your files will appear with the file extensions at the end and you can rename the file with its extension you want.



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