
A file extension is the last part of the file name after the last . (DOT) in the name. An example could be a file named "movie.avi". In this case the file extension is ".avi".
On this page you can:
On many operating systems this part is often hidden automatically, so you may need to change some settings in your file browser. (Ie. in Explorer on Windows you need to modify the folder options to NOT hide known file types)
Some media players aim to support every type of media file available - like VLC or Xine. These players are generally recommended. However in some situations specialized players might perform better - especially when it comes to DRM protected material, very obscure or specialized file types.
Go to our file types forum and post your request.