Question: How to Change File Extension in Windows 10?
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Open Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization.

Now, click on Folder Options or File Explorer Option, as it is now called > View tab.

In this tab, under Advanced Settings, you will see the option Hide extensions for known file types.

Uncheck this option and click on Apply and OK.

How do I change the extension of a file?

Method 1 Changing a File Extension in Nearly Any Software Program

  • Open a file in its default software program.
  • Click the File menu, and then click Save As.
  • Choose a location for the file to be saved.
  • Name the file.
  • 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 10?

Windows 10 uses Settings instead of Control Panel to make changes to file type associations. Right-click the Start button (or hit the WIN+X hotkey) and choose Settings. Scroll down a little and select Choose default apps by file type. Locate the file extension you want to change the default program for.

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