The file extension is what identifies the file type. On Windows systems, file extensions are hidden by default. File extensions differ depending on the type of file. Audio files, for example, .mp3,.wav,.wma, and others. Image files have extensions like .jpeg, .png etc…
Quick Reading: File Extensions in Windows 11/10
- To detect file types when you try to open it. And identify malicious files.- First Way:
- How you can easily change the file extensions on a Windows PC
Unhide file Extension > Rename
Why You should know the file extension on Windows Computer?
- To detect file types when you try to open it.
- File extensions enable the operating system in identifying the appropriate software to open that specific file.
- To detect malicious files:
I'll show you How to Unhide or Hide File Extensions in Windows 11/10?
There are several ways for displaying or hiding File Extensions in Windows 11/10. We'll go over them all one by one.Video Tutorial: Hide Unhide file extensions in Windows 10/11
Depth Reading: Hide/Unhide File Extension
First Way: How to Show or Hide File Extensions in Windows 11 via File Explorer? (Simplest Method)
The simplest way to show or hide File Extension in Windows 11 is using File Explorer.To do so, follow the given steps.
Step 1.
First, Open File Explorer. (Windows + E Shortcut Keys on the keyboard).
Step 2.
In the File Explorer window, click on “View”.
Step 3.Now, you can hide and unhide file extensions for all files anywhere on your Windows system.
Second Way:
How to Hide or Unhide File Extensions in Windows 11 Using Control Panelà File Explorer Options?
Step 1.
Now click Here “Appearance and Personalization.”
Step 3.
After that, click the File Explorer Option.
Step 4.
Now, ‘File Explorer options‘ window will open. In This window, go to the View tab.
Step 5.
Then uncheck the “Hide extensions for known file types” option to show file extensions.
Or
Check the “Hide extensions for known file types” option to hide file extensions.
Step 6.
Next, click Apply button. And Press the Ok button.
After performing the above steps, open File Explorer to display the file extensions.
This is how You can Show File Extension or Hide File Extension on Windows 11.
Third Way: How to Show or Hide File Extensions in Windows 11/10 via Registry Editor?
Step 1.
- To Open the Registry Editor, first Open Run Dialogue Windows by shortcut key: Windows + r
- Then type regedit as shown in the below image and press OK. It will open Registry Editor:
Step 2 :
In the left sidebar of Registry Editor, navigate the following path:-
Computer > HKEY_CURRENT_USER >Software> Microsoft> Windows> CurrentVersion> Explorer> Advanced
Step 3.
Search for the DWORD "HideFileExt" in the "Advanced" folder's right sidebar and double-click on it to view it.
-- 0 to Shows up the hidden file extensions.
-- 1 to Hides the file extensions.
Step 5.
Step 6.
As you now know How to show File Extensions in Windows 11/10. Now let's learn
"How you can easily change the file extensions on windows PC."
For That, Firstly unhide the file extension using any of the above methods. Then right-click on the file you want to change and select Rename from the context menu to begin altering the file extension in Windows 10/11.OR
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