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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2 Executable Extensions Available
.SO (SHARED OBJECT - LINUX)

Shared Object

A shared object file, identified by the `.so` extension, is a dynamically linked library used primarily in Linux and other Unix-like op...

Executable
.SWF

Shockwave Flash Object

The SWF (Shockwave Flash Object) file format is a proprietary format developed by Macromedia (later acquired by Adobe) primarily used t...

Executable