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
.ELF

Executable and Linkable Format

The Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) is a common standard file format for executables, object code, shared libraries, and core dump...

Executable
.ELF (.ELF)

Executable and Linkable Format

The Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) is a common standard file format for executables, object code, shared libraries, and core dump...

Executable
.ELF (LINUX)

Executable and Linkable Format

The Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) is a common standard file format for executables, object code, shared libraries, and core dump...

Executable
.EXE

Executable File

An EXE file is a common file extension for executable files in Windows operating systems. It contains program code that can be directly...

Executable