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How to Change File Type in Windows 10

When we refer to files like MP3s, ZIPs, or PDFs, we’re referring to the file type (or file extension) that allows the operating system to identify what type of file it is and what software is needed to open it. This is how Windows or macOS can determine that an MP3 file needs to be opened by your music player, or a PDF by a PDF reader.

If the file has the wrong file type, then Windows will use the wrong program to open it. This will probably cause an error and stop you from accessing your file—after all, Microsoft Word can’t handle MP3s. If you need to figure out how to change file types in Windows 10 the right way, then you’ll need to follow these steps.

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    Can You Change File Type in Windows 10?

    A file extension acts as a way for Windows to determine what to do with a file. It tells the Windows operating system that, when you open an MP4 file, it should open VLC (if it’s installed on your PC). Or when you open a DOCX file, it should open Microsoft Word. For every file type the operating system knows, it’ll match the file extension to software that should be able to open it.

    It’s possible to change the file type for files in Windows 10, but this depends on the file itself. Changing file types isn’t just about changing the extension at the end of a file name. If a file isn’t created the “right way” then simply changing the extension won’t work.

    Changing the extension doesn’t change what the file ultimately is. An MP3 isn’t a Word document, so changing the file type from MP3 to DOCX won’t suddenly make Word a music player. However, if the file types are similar (for instance, JPG and PNG), then the software may still be able to open the file.

    The best way to change file extensions is to save or convert it into an alternative format or use conversion services online. If you’re confident that the file will still open, however, you can quickly rename the extension using Windows File Explorer instead, but this may not work properly.

    Displaying File Extensions in Windows File Explorer

    Previous versions of Windows showed the file extension for files in Windows File Explorer. In Windows 10, these extensions are hidden by default, preventing you from quickly changing the file type.

    If you want to change file extensions using Windows File Explorer, you’ll need to change the setting to view hidden file extensions.

    1. To do this, open Windows File Explorer. From the ribbon bar, select View > Options > Change folder and search options.
    1. In the View tab of the Folder Options window, make sure that the Hide extensions for known file types checkbox is disabled, then select the OK button to save.
    1. With this setting disabled, you should now be able to view file extensions as part of each file name in Windows File Explorer.

    Renaming a File Extension Using Windows File Explorer

    With file extensions visible, you can start changing file types by renaming the file and replacing the old extension with the new extension. For instance, replacing file.txt with file.doc would turn a TXT text file to a Word document in the older DOC format. As the file contains text, Word should be able to understand and open it.

    However, this only works because software like Word is often smart enough to recognize the contents of certain files, filling in the gaps where it can to open the file. Where changing TXT to DOC would work, this wouldn’t work with the newer DOCX format for Word document, as this newer file type is much more complex.

    1. If you still want to rename a file type this way, open Windows File Explorer, right-click and file and select the Rename option.
    1. Replace the older file extension with the new file extension, then press the Enter key or click in the empty white space to save the changes.
    1. Windows will warn you that changing file extensions in this way can break the file. If you’re sure you wish to continue, select OK to confirm.

    Once confirmed, the file extension will be changed and the file will be listed as the new file type in the Type column. Depending on the file extensions used, you should now be able to open the file. If the process hasn’t worked, rename the file and return it back to the previous extension.

    Saving a File in Another File Format

    Renaming a file type in Windows File Explorer doesn’t change the file’s data and can only work in certain (limited) circumstances. If you want to change a file extension properly, you’ll need to save or export it to another format.

    This works well with file types that are related. It’s easy enough to change a DOCX file to a PDF, or a BIN to ISO, but it’s more complex to change between very different types. For instance, while a PDF can be exported as images, you can’t simply rename a PDF file to the PNG format.

    If the software you’re using is designed to allow editing, you can often save or export a file to another format by selecting File > Save or Save As from the software menu. In the Save As window, you should be able to change the file type of the saved file below the file name.

    You’ll need to check what file extensions are supported by the software you’re using. If you want to export your file to a format it doesn’t support, then you’ll need to look for alternative software or consider converting it online using a file conversion website.

    Changing File Types Using Online Services

    If you don’t have the software to convert a file from one file type to another, you can use online services to do so. Once you upload the file, the remote server will convert it, allowing you to download the file in the new format.

    You should make sure to only do this with files that you’re happy to share. Uploading important documents to an unknown server is probably not the wisest idea, especially if you’re worried about online privacy. For non-essential files, however, using this method should be perfectly safe to try.

    Given the huge number of different file types out there, it isn’t possible to recommend one service or another. If you do want to try a service like this, however, then try a quick Google search. 

    For instance, searching for convert x to y (replacing x with the original file type and y with the new file type you want to use) should provide you with a list of potential results.

    Managing Files in Windows 10

    Once you know how to change file types in Windows 10, you can deal with software conflicts as they occur. You can also safely convert files from one type to another, from music file conversions on your PC to converting PDFs to Google Docs online. If the file is in a similar format, you can even try renaming the file extension itself.

    If you’re running out of space for your new files, you may need to look at a disk space analyzer to have a bit of a clean out. There are ways to automatically delete files in Windows 10, but if you’re worried about losing important documents or photos, be sure to look through and backup your files yourself.

    Ben Stockton is a freelance technology writer based in the United Kingdom. In a past life, Ben was a college lecturer in the UK, training teens and adults. Since leaving the classroom, Ben has taken his teaching experience and applied it to writing tech how-to guides and tutorials, specialising in Linux, Windows, and Android. He has a degree in History and a postgraduate qualification in Computing. Read Ben's Full Bio

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    How to convert any file to any format

    A file’s format—the way that it’s saved and encoded—determines what you can do with it and which programs will open it. (You can check its format by looking at the file name’s extension. ) Think of each format like a different language, with some only understood by specific platforms and applications. To access any given file, you may need to convert it to a new format.

    For example, something your colleague created on a macOS word processor might not work on your Windows 10 computer. Or a website that asks you to upload a photo might insist that it be a specific type of file. Whatever quandary you encounter, you can usually hunt down an app that will help. In this guide, we’ll recommend some of the best format-conversion services out there and give you a few tips so you’ll never be stuck with a wrongly-encoded file again.

    First step: check your applications

    Frequently, the application you used to create the file in the first place will let you save it as something else. If you’re viewing a document in Google Docs, for example, you can click File and Download to bring up a list of formats to which you can convert the page. These include Microsoft Word, PDF, and plain text. The desktop programs Word and Apple’s Pages offer a similar selection of formats.

    It’s the same with image editing programs. Most of these applications let you save your pictures as a variety of file types, so you can pick the appropriate one. Export an image from Photos on macOS, for example, via File and Export. It will let you choose between JPEG, PNG, and TIFF formats.

    If you know you’ll want to access a given file using multiple programs, you can save it in several formats to begin with.

    Of course, you won’t always have access to the program that originally created the file. In that case, you’ll want to use a conversion program. The program you choose will depend on the type of file you’re tinkering with.

    For converting video

    For your video conversion needs, you can’t go wrong with the free programs Handbrake and VLC. Handbrake (for Windows, macOS, and Linux) takes video files from almost every imaginable format and converts them into any other popular video type. It’s simple to operate and even lets you pick from standard pre-set modes in order to, say, optimize the videos you’re converting for an iPhone X. When you’re more comfortable with the software, you can dig deeper into the settings for the codecs—the exact standards by which the video files are saved. Beyond that, Handbrake can rip videos from DVDs and supports subtitles and chapter markers in your conversions.

    Equally impressive, VLC Media Player (for Windows, macOS, and Linux) can play a whole host of video formats, including MPEG-4, H.264, WMV, and MKV with no extra plug-ins. It can also convert a broad selection of different file types. Think of it as a Swiss Army knife for video conversions. With the program open on screen, choose Media, then Convert/Save. The application will ask you to pick a video file from the hard drive, and you can then choose the format you want to change it into. Rather than writing over the original file, VLC will create a separate copy of the newly-reformatted video. You can include subtitles and chapter markers in the conversion, and even convert batches of files at once.

    For converting images

    You can find even more free programs to convert your photos, so we’ve selected our top three picks. XnConvert (for Windows, macOS, and Linux) lets you resize pictures, change the color depth, and even add text as you’re converting your photos. And if you’re in a hurry, you can convert whole batches of images at once.

    Equally as impressive as XnConvert, Adapter (for Windows and macOS) is a little more user-friendly. To get started, drag files on top of the application interface, choose your output format, and then click the Convert button. Along the way, you can change the resolution and quality of the file. Adapter is happy converting a long list of files in one go and will convert popular video and audio file formats as well.

    If you prefer something that requires no installation and can be run from inside any web browser, then give the versatile Zamzar a try. It supports conversions to and from more than 1,200 different file types, including pictures, video, and audio. The only downside is that you’ll have to pony up your email address in order to use the service: once it converts a file, it’ll send a link to the address you provided.

    For converting audio

    Some of the applications we’ve mentioned above, like Zamzar and Adapter, also tackle audio files. If you want a dedicated audio converter, however, you can find plenty of other programs.

    The free fre:ac (for Windows, macOS, and Linux) supports a wide variety of formats from FLAC to MP3. In addition, you’ll get several options that let you tinker with the audio quality. Load up your tracks using the Add audio files button on the top left, then choose your output format on the General settings part of the Options menu. To set the output options in more detail, select Options and Configure selected encoder. Once you’re happy with the settings, click the green play button on the toolbar to start the conversion (encoding) process.

    The simple and straightforward Free Audio Converter from Freemake (for Windows only) is another good choice. With this application, just drag your audio into the program window, choose your output format from the list at the bottom, and you’re good to go. It supports common audio formats such as MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, and FLAC.

    Finally, if you want to take more control over the audio as you convert it, opt for the free audio editor Audacity (for Windows, macOS, and Linux). In addition to a full suite of editing tools, it gives you the option to convert your files between various popular formats. To do so, open the track in question, hit the File menu, and head to the Export option.

    For converting documents

    Compared with music and movie files, documents seem relatively simple. But converting between document formats can be trickier, because many of them—the Word document format from Microsoft, the Pages document format from Apple, and so on—are proprietary.

    Because of its finicky format, you should, wherever possible, try using a document’s native program to open it and convert it to something else. If you don’t have the right software to do so, consider falling back on a web app. You can access basic versions of both Microsoft Office and Apple iWork online, allowing you to use them from any browser for free.

    If you still need a dedicated tool, we like the free Doxillion Document Converter Software (for Windows and macOS). It supports Word, HTML, PDF, and other common document formats. And it’s easy to use, handling everything through a single one-screen interface. Hit the Add Files button to build a list of files, then set your output options in the pane underneath.

    Finally, the free online document converter FileZigZag can competently handle a variety of file types, including Microsoft Office formats and PDFs. Like Zamzar, it makes you provide an email address in order to receive a download link for the converted file. But other than that, it’s straightforward and easy to use, and you can run it from any browser window.

    How to convert any file to any format

    The file format shows what you can do with it and what programs can open it. You can always check the format by looking at the filename extension.

    Think of each format as a different language, some of which are only understood by specific platforms and applications. To access any file, you can try converting it to a new format.

    For example, what a colleague created as a text file on macOS might not work on your Windows 10 machine. Or a website that asks you to upload a photo might insist that it's a certain type of file. In this guide, I will recommend some of the top 9 conversion services0007 of any file to any format and give you some tips so you never get stuck with a wrongly encoded file.

    Step One: Check Your Applications

    Often the application you used to create the file will let you save it as something else in the first place. For example, if you are viewing a document in Google Docs , you can click "File" and "Download As..." to open a list of formats for which you can convert the page. These include Microsoft Word, PDF, plain text, and others. Desktop programs Word and Pages offer a similar selection of formats.

    Both text editors and image editing programs allow you to save your images as different file types, so you can choose the one that suits you best. Export the image from "Photos" to macOS , for example via File and Export . This will allow you to choose between JPEG, PNG and TIFF 9 formats0008 .

    If you know that you want to access a particular file with multiple programs, you can save the file in multiple formats first. Of course, you won't always have access to the program that originally created the file. In this case, you will want to use a conversion program. The program you choose will depend on the type of file you are working with.

    For video

    For your video conversion needs, you can't go wrong with free software Handbrake and VLC .

    Handbrake (for Windows , MacOS and Linux ) accepts video files from almost any format and converts them to any other popular video type.

    The program is easy to use and even lets you choose from standard preset modes to, say, optimize the video you're converting for the iPhone X. You can also delve into settings for codecs —the precise standards by which video files are saved. In addition, Handbrake rips videos from DVDs and supports subtitles and chapter markers in your conversions.

    Equally impressive, VLC Media Player (for Windows , MacOS and Linux ). It can play a range of video formats including MPEG-4, H.264, WMV and MKV without additional plug-ins. The program can also convert between a wide variety of different file types. When the program opens select "Media" then "Convert/Save" . The application will ask you to select a video file from your hard drive and then you can choose the format you want to change it to. Instead of overwriting the original file, VLC will create a separate copy of the newly reformatted video. You can include subtitles and chapter markers in the conversion, and even convert multiple files at once.

    For images

    You can find even more free programs to convert your photos. I have selected the best three for you.

    XnConvert (for Windows , MacOS and Linux ) allows you to resize images, change color depth and even add text when converting photos. And if you're in a hurry, you can convert entire batches of images at once.

    Also very good and user friendly Adapter (for Windows and MacOS ). To get started, drag files over the app's interface, select a format, and click the "Convert" button. Along the way, you can change the resolution and quality of the file. Adapter can convert a long list of files in one go. Apart from images, it also converts popular video and audio file formats.

    If you prefer something that does not require installation, then try using the universal Zamzar , it can be launched from any web browser.

    It supports conversions to over 1200 different file types, including images, video and audio. The only downside is that you will need to use your email address to use this service: as soon as it converts the file, it sends a link to the address you provided.

    For audio

    Some of the applications mentioned above, such as Zamzar and Adapter , can also work with audio files. However, if you need a separate audio converter, you can find many other programs.

    Free fre:ac (for Windows , MacOS and Linux ) supports a wide range of formats from FLAC to MP3 . On top of that, you get a few different options that allow you to tinker with the sound quality. Upload your tracks using the "Add Audio Files" button in the top left corner, then select the output format under "General Settings" in the menu "Options" . To set the source file parameter in more detail, select Options and Configure Selected Encoder . If you are happy with the settings, click the green play button on the toolbar to start the conversion (encoding) process.

    There is also a simple and free Free Audio Converter from Freemake (only for Windows ). With this application, you simply drag and drop audio into the program window, select your output format from the list below, and wait for the conversion to complete. It supports common audio formats such as MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG and FLAC .

    Finally, if you want more control over your audio when converting it, choose the free audio editor Audacity (for Windows , MacOS and Linux ). In addition to a complete set of editing tools, it gives you the ability to convert your files between various popular formats. To do this, open the corresponding track, click on the menu "File" and go to the option "Export" .

    Documents

    Compared to music and video files, documents seem relatively simple. But converting document formats can be more complex than it first appears.

    One of the options for converting documents can be the free program Doxillion Document Converter Software (for Windows and MacOS ). It supports Word, HTML, PDF and other common document formats, and is quite easy to use, handling everything through one single screen interface. Click the Add Files button to create a list of files, and then set the source file options in the bar at the bottom.

    Finally, the FileZigZag Free Online File Converter can handle various file types intelligently, including Microsoft Office and PDF file formats. Like Zamzar , it forces you to provide an email address in order to receive a download link for the converted file. But other than that, it's simple and easy to use, and you can launch it from any browser window.

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    1. Open the PDF in Acrobat and select Tools > Export PDF .

      Various formats will be displayed in which you can export the PDF file.

      Select the format in which you want to export the PDF file.

      You can also choose File > Export To > [File Type] to export the PDF file to the desired format.

    2. Select the file format to which you want to export the PDF file and the version (or format, if available). For example, if you choose to export a PDF file in Word format, you can export the PDF file in Word Document Format (.docx) or Word 97-2003 Document Format (.doc).

      You can click the gear icon next to the selected file format to set conversion options. To edit the conversion options, in the Preferences dialog box, select the Convert from PDF category.

    3. Press the button Export .
      The "Export" dialog box is displayed.

      Export the PDF document to a local folder or Adobe Document Cloud.

    4. In the Export dialog, select a location to save the file.

    5. Click Save to export the PDF file to the selected format.

      By default, the file name is the original file name with the new extension. The exported file is saved in the same folder as the original one.

      When you save a PDF document as an image, each page is saved as a separate file whose name ends with the page number.

    You can set conversion options before saving the file. By default, the conversion options specified in the Preferences dialog box are used.

    1. Select Edit > Settings > Convert from PDF .
    2. Select a format from the list Convert from PDF then select Change settings .
    3. Select conversion options, then click OK .

    In addition to saving each page (all text and vector objects, as well as images on the page) as an image using the command File > Export to > Image > [Image Type], you can export any image as a PDF file into a separate image file.

    Only raster images can be exported, vector objects cannot be exported.

    1. Open the PDF in Acrobat and select Tools > Export PDF .

      Various formats will be displayed in which you can export the PDF file.

    2. Click Image and select the image file format in which you want to save the images.

      Select the format in which you want to save the images exported from the application.

    3. Click the gear icon to set conversion options for the selected file format.

    4. In the Export all images as dialog box [selected file format] Options, specify options for this file type, such as File Options , Color Management , Transform and Extract .

    5. In parameters Extraction to Exclude images smaller than the specified size select the smallest image size to extract. To extract all images, select Do not limit .

    6. Press OK to return to screen Export PDF to any format .

    7. Select option Export all images to extract and save only images from this PDF file.

      If Export All Images is not selected, all pages in the given PDF file will be saved in the selected image file format.

    8. Press the button Export .
      The "Export" dialog box is displayed.

    9. In the Export dialog, select a location to save the file.

    10. Click Save to save only images from this PDF in the selected file format.

    If you want to convert only part of a PDF file to another format, you do not need to convert the entire file and extract the required content.

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