File Types

In computing, a file format is a type of data representation used to store and communicate files. A file format includes the structure or layout of the file and often includes associated software, which is necessary to read and write files of that type.

Common File Types

Text Files: Text files contain plain text data, usually readable by humans. They can be created using text editors or word processors.

Images: Images are digital representations of visible phenomena, including photographs, paintings, and other images. Meanwhile, some notable examples are as follows: JPEG, PNG, and GIF.

Audio: Audio files are used to store sound, which can be played back on a computer or other media player. This comes with MP3, WAV, and AAC as examples.

Video: Video files are used to store digital movies and other forms of visual media. Some useful examples of the aforementioned types or examples involve MP4, AVI, and MOV.

Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format developed by Adobe that is commonly used to present and print documents, such as scanned documents, faxes, and text.

Documents: Word processors, spreadsheets, and presentations often use their own file formats, such as DOCX for Microsoft Word documents, XLSX for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and PPTX for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations.

Archives: Archive files are used to compress multiple files into a single file. Common archive file formats include ZIP, RAR, and 7z.

Databases: Database files store structured data, often in the form of tables. Database file formats include SQLITE, MYSQL, and MSSQL.

Scripts: Script files contain programming code, which is executed by a computer program called an interpreter or compiler. Common script file formats include Python (.py), JavaScript (.js), and Ruby (.rb).

Fonts: Font files are used to store character sets, including their design, size, and color. Common font file formats include TTF (TrueType Font) and OTF (OpenType Font).

These file types have associated file extensions, such as .txt for text files, .jpg for JPEG images, .pdf for PDF documents, and so on. Each file extension is unique to its file type, making it easier for computers and humans to identify and work with the file.

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