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How to Change File Type on Windows 10 | Change File Extensions | Simple and Working [Guide]
When we refer to files like MP3s, ZIPs, or PDFs, we’re referring to the file type (or file extension) that allows the operating system to identify what kind of file it is and what software is needed to open it. This is how Windows or macOS can determine that an MP3 file should be opened by your music player, or a PDF by a PDF reader.
If the file is the wrong file type, Windows will use the wrong program to open it. This will likely cause an error and prevent you from opening your file. After all, Microsoft Word cannot handle MP3s. If you want to know how to properly change file types in Windows 10, you need to follow these steps.
A file extension acts as a way for Windows to determine what to do with a file. It tells the Windows operating system that when you open an MP4 file, it should open VLC (if you have one installed on your PC). Or when you open a DOCX file, it should open Microsoft Word. For each file type that the operating system knows about, it will match the file extension with software that should be able to open it.
