Category Overview

Executable File Extensions

Executable file extensions are associated with applications, installers, scripts, system components, and files that may run commands. Browse this category carefully to identify a format and understand which platform or software uses it.

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Executable Extensions
Category Guide

How to handle executable file extensions safely

Executable and script files can change a device or run code. Only open them when the source is trusted, verify digital signatures when available, scan unknown downloads, and avoid bypassing operating-system security warnings.

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4 Executable Extensions Available
.CMD

Command Script

A .CMD file is a command script file used primarily by the Windows NT family of operating systems (Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 1...

Executable
.COFF

Common Object File Format

The Common Object File Format (COFF) is a file format used for object code, executables, and shared libraries in various operating syst...

Executable
.COM COMPONENT

Command File

A .COM file is an executable file format used primarily in DOS and early Windows operating systems. It's one of the simplest executable...

Executable
.CRX

Chromium Extension

A CRX file is a package file format used by Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and others to distribute extens...

Executable