We show you multiple ways using which you can change File Type.r Extensions or Format on Windows 11/10. You can also use the Command Prompt.

Changing one file type The quickest method to change a single file type is to do it from the Open With menu. If you want to change more than one file type at a time, skip to the next section.

You can change the default application for a single file, or change it for all files of the same type in the Info window.

Do you need to change a file type? Here are a few ways to do this on Windows 11.

Now that you’ve changed the default program for this file, the button for Change All is active. This button will set your Mac to use the selected application to open files of this type.

There's another way you can change a file type's associated app in macOS: Right-click (or Ctrl-click) on the file in a Finder window and select Get Info.

Why You Should Change the Default File Explorer on Windows The Windows File Explorer has received many exciting features over time, like the ability to manage archive files, multiple tab support ...

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