Researching Graphics File Format Extensions
Resources for identifying graphics file types by their file extension. Includes file extension references and searchable databanks of graphics file formats.
Data Formats and Extensions
An exhaustive list of file extensions, with the type of file and program they belong to (if applicable).
An exhaustive list of file extensions, with the type of file and program they belong to (if applicable).
Every File Format in the World
A list of file name extensions with a brief description of that format and sometimes a link to more information about a particular format.
A list of file name extensions with a brief description of that format and sometimes a link to more information about a particular format.
File Formats & Extensions
Learn about common file formats found on the Web and what software you need to open them. From Learn the Net.
Learn about common file formats found on the Web and what software you need to open them. From Learn the Net.
FileInfo.net - The File Extensions Resource
"FileInfo.net contains a searchable database of file extensions with detailed explanations of each file type. Every file extension entry contains information about the file format, a description of the file, and how to open the file. Programs for opening the files are listed for both the Macintosh and Windows platforms."
"FileInfo.net contains a searchable database of file extensions with detailed explanations of each file type. Every file extension entry contains information about the file format, a description of the file, and how to open the file. Programs for opening the files are listed for both the Macintosh and Windows platforms."
FILExt - The File Extension Source
FILExt is a detailed database of file extensions and programs that use them.
FILExt is a detailed database of file extensions and programs that use them.
Free Viewers for PaperPort .MAX Files (Win/Mac)
The popular scanning software, PaperPort, uses a proprietary format with a *.max extension. Download the free viewer so you can display these files.
The popular scanning software, PaperPort, uses a proprietary format with a *.max extension. Download the free viewer so you can display these files.
TrID File Identifier
"TrID is a utility designed to identify file types from their binary signatures... it is extensible and can be trained to recognize new formats in a fast and automatic way." Link goes to the online version where you can upload a file for analysis. A standalone version is also available for download.
"TrID is a utility designed to identify file types from their binary signatures... it is extensible and can be trained to recognize new formats in a fast and automatic way." Link goes to the online version where you can upload a file for analysis. A standalone version is also available for download.
Wotsit's Format Search
A searchable resource of information on hundreds of formats. Also includes specifications, source code, algorithms, and other information for programmers.
A searchable resource of information on hundreds of formats. Also includes specifications, source code, algorithms, and other information for programmers.