Types of File Types

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Definition of

File Types

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A classification of data based on its format and intended use. Examples include text files, image files, audio files, etc.

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Text File

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A file that contains plain text characters. Examples include .txt, .doc, .docx, .rtf, etc.

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Image File

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A file that contains visual information or graphics. Examples include .jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp, etc.

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Audio File

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A file that contains sound or music data. Examples include .mp3, .wav, .aac, .flac, etc.

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Video File

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A file that contains moving visual images along with audio. Examples include .mp4, .avi, .mov, .wmv, etc.

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Compressed File

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A file that is reduced in size using compression algorithms. Examples include .zip, .rar, .7z, .gz, etc.

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Executable File

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A file that can be directly executed by a computer. Examples include .exe, .bat, .sh, .app, etc.

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Database File

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A file that stores structured data in a database format. Examples include .db, .accdb, .sql, .csv, etc.

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Spreadsheet File

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A file that contains tabular data organized into rows and columns. Examples include .xls, .xlsx, .ods, .csv, etc.

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Presentation File

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A file used for creating and displaying presentations. Examples include .ppt, .pptx, .odp, etc.