How to Change File Type in Windows 7?
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Displaying the File Extension in Windows Vista and Windows 7

  • Click the Start menu.
  • Type “folder options” (without the quotes).
  • A dialog box with the title “Folder Options” will appear.
  • Click to uncheck the box for “Hide extensions for known file types”.
  • Click the “OK” button at the bottom of the dialog box.

How do I change file type?

Method 1 Changing a File Extension in Nearly Any Software Program

  1. Open a file in its default software program.
  2. Click the File menu, and then click Save As.
  3. Choose a location for the file to be saved.
  4. Name the file.
  5. In the Save As dialog box, look for a dropdown menu labeled Save As Type or Format.

How do I change the default file extension in Windows 7?

To set File Associations in Windows 10/8/7, Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations. Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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