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Browse file extensions by category or letter. Learn what each file type is used for and find software that can open, view, edit, or convert it.

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Use this directory to look up file formats, understand what files are used for, and find compatible applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, and online tools.

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.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…

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.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 sys…

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 executabl…

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.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 exten…

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Each listing provides a definition of the file extension, common use cases, compatible software, supported platforms, and related or alternative formats.

The database is updated regularly to reflect new file extensions, changes in software compatibility, and evolving file format standards.