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[http://www.whatis.com/Flat_Files/WhatIs_File_Format_A/0,281899,,00.html This web site] lists a large number of file extensions.  
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[http://filext.com/alphalist.php?extstart=^A This web site] lists a large number of file extensions.  
  
 
Be aware that there are sometimes several possible sources for a given file extension. For example, a '.doc' file could be a Microsoft Word, Interleaf, Wordperfect, Wordstar or Frame document.
 
Be aware that there are sometimes several possible sources for a given file extension. For example, a '.doc' file could be a Microsoft Word, Interleaf, Wordperfect, Wordstar or Frame document.

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A file has an unfamiliar file extension. How do I figure out what kind of file this is?


This web site lists a large number of file extensions.

Be aware that there are sometimes several possible sources for a given file extension. For example, a '.doc' file could be a Microsoft Word, Interleaf, Wordperfect, Wordstar or Frame document.

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