File types, or file extensions, help Windows identify the apps and software needed to open them. These are the world’s MP3s, DOCXs, JPGs, TXTs, and hundreds of other file formats that your PC can recognize. And, it’s safe to say that if your computer can recognize a file, it has a file type.
How to Change File Type on Windows 11
But sometimes you might want to change a file’s extension, say to make Windows open it with a different app. Well, here’s everything you need to know about changing a file type in Windows 11.
There are a few ways to change a file type in Windows 11. You can also change the file type of multiple files using a few commands. Let’s take a look at each of these methods separately so that you can easily navigate through them for your exact purpose.
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