COMMON FILES TYPES:

¹. Text and Document Files

 Txt

Txt -TXT stands for "text file" and is a file format that stores plain text.
TXT files are a basic way to create and edit documents without complex
formatting.

an abbreviation for "text". It's often used in messaging and social media.

 Docx

Docx - is a file extension for Microsoft Word documents that use XML
(extensible mark-up language) to store information. The name DOCX is a
combination of the previous .doc file extension and the "X" from XML.

 Pdf

Pdf - stands for Portable Document Format. It's a file format that allows
users to share and print documents without modifying them. PDFs can
contain text, images, hyperlinks, buttons, audio, and video.

 Rtf

Rtf -stands for Rich Text Format, which is a file format that allows users
to exchange text files between different word processors. RTF files can
contain formatting elements like font size, color, and images.

 Odt

Odt- abbreviation is Open Document Text . ODT is part of the Open

Document Format (ODF), which was created to store data for OpenOffice
systems.

 Xls/Xlsx

Xls/Xlsx- are both file extensions created by Microsoft Excel, used for
storing spreadsheet data. However, . XLSX is the default file format for
Excel version 2007 or higher, while . XLS is the default file format for
older versions of Excel.
 Ppt/Pptx

Ppt/Pptx- stands for PowerPoint (the same as the earlier native file, PPT)
with an X on the end to refer to the upgraded 'Open XML' system.
Microsoft took a similar approach to other files with the release of Office
2007, including Word's DOCX upgrade, which largely replaced the DOC
format.

²IMAGE FILES

 Jpg/Jpeg

Jpg/Jpeg -are file extensions for raster images that stand for "Joint
Photographic Experts Group". The Joint Photographic Experts Group is
an international organization that created the JPEG standard in the late
1980s and early 1990s.

 Png

Png -stands for Portable Network Graphic, a type of raster image file
format. PNG files are commonly used for web graphics, logos, charts,
and illustrations.

 Gif

Gif - stands for Graphics Interchange Format. GIF is a raster file format
designed for relatively basic images that appear mainly on the internet.
Each file can support up to 8 bits per pixel and can contain 256 indexed
colors.

 Bmp

Bmp-file is short for Bitmap Image file and often pronounced “bump.” It
contains bitmap graphics data and was created by Microsoft for its
Windows operating system as a way of keeping the resolution of digital
images consistent across multiple different devices and screens.

 Svg
 Svg- stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, which is a file format for storing
two-dimensional images. SVGs are vector-based, meaning they use
mathematical formulas to store images instead of pixels. This makes them
ideal for logos and other graphics that need to be resized without losing
quality.

 Tif/Tiff

Tif/Tiff-which stands for Tag Image File Format, is a computer file used to
store raster graphics and image information. A favorite among
photographers, TIFFs are a handy way to store high-quality images before
editing if you want to avoid lossy file formats.

³AUDIO FILES

 MP3

Mp3- is an acronym for MPEG Audio Layer 3. Type of File Format. It is a

type of container for digital multimedia. It is a format for audio coding
and storage. Release Year.

 WAV

Wav- stands for Waveform Audio File Format, which is a standard for
storing audio data on computers. WAV files are uncompressed, meaning
they retain the original audio quality. They are often used in professional
audio recording and editing.

 AAC

Aac- Advanced Audio Coding, which is a standard for compressing digital

audio. It's a lossy compression format, meaning that some audio quality is
lost in the compression process.

 FLAC
 Flac - stands for Free Lossless Audio Codec, which is a digital audio
format that compresses files without losing quality. FLAC is a popular
choice for music enthusiasts because it's open-source, compatible with
many devices, and can store high-quality audio files.

 OGG

Ogg- is a free, open-source file format for storing and playing audio, video,
text, and metadata. It's designed for efficient streaming and manipulation
of high-quality digital multimedia.

⁴VIDEO FILES

 Mp4

Mp4 -is a digital multimedia container format most commonly used to

store video and audio, but it can also be used to store other data such as
subtitles and still images. Like most modern container formats, it allows
streaming over the Internet.

 AVI

Avi- known by its acronym AVI, is a multimedia container format

introduced by Microsoft in November 1992 as part of its Video for
Windows technology. AVI files can contain both audio and video data in a
file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback. (AVI icon)

 MOV

Mov - can stand for a video file extension, an assembly language

instruction, or a type of electronic component.

 WMV

Wmv- stands for Windows Media Video. The WMV format is a

compressed video container format developed by Microsoft. WMV files
can store animations, video clips, TV episodes, or movies. They can be
used for online video streaming and sharing video content via HD DVD
and Blu-ray Discs.

 MKV
 Mkv- stands for Matroska Video, which is a file format for storing
multimedia content like movies and TV shows. MKV files are container
files that can hold an unlimited number of audio, video, subtitle, and
image tracks.

⁵COMPRESSED/ARCHIVE FILES

 ZIP

Zip-a common file format that's used to compress one or more files
together into a single location. This reduces file size and makes it easier
to transport or store. A recipient can unzip (or extract) a ZIP file after
transport and use the file in the original format.

 RAR

Rar- stands for Roshal Archive, a file format for compressed archives that
store files and folders. RAR files are similar to ZIP files, but RAR files
offer better compression.

 7z

7z-a compressed archive file format that uses a variety of compression

methods and encryption. It's similar to a ZIP file, but it uses a different
compression method that's lossless.

 TAR

Tar- (tape archive) file format is an archive created by tar, a UNIX-based

utility used to package files together for backup or distribution purposes. It
contains multiple files (also known as a tarball) stored in an
uncompressed format along with metadata about the archive.

 ISO

Iso- can refer to the International Organization for Standardization or to an

ISO image file.

⁶SYSTEM AND EXECUTABLE FILES

 EXE
 Exe-stands for "executable file" and is a file extension used for files that
contain instructions for a computer to run.

 DLL

DLL- stands for Dynamic Link Library, which is a file that contains code
and data that can be shared by multiple programs. DLLs are used to
modularize applications, which makes them easier to update and reuse.

 SYS

Sys -is an extension for system files that contain device drivers and
hardware configurations for a computer's operating system (OS).

 BAT

Bat- stands for batch file, which is a file that contains a series of
commands that are executed in order. Batch files are often used in
Windows to automate tasks.

 SH

Sh- is a scripting language command file containing a computer program

that can be run by the Unix shell. It can contain a series of commands
that run sequentially to perform operations such as file processing,
program execution, and other similar tasks.