List of Frequently Asked File Extensions (link to common software links thread in square brackets)

Archive [ Software list for these type of files: Compression Tools ]
.7z - 7zip archive
.ace - WinACE, official way
.cbr
.cbz
.tar
.rar/.r01/.r##/.part01/.part##/.001 - If you find a directory with a bunch of files ending in .R##, it's a RAR archive split into multiple parts. This is commonly done for posting to Usenet newsgroups. Open the .RAR file and extract the contents with WinRAR
.zip

CD or DVD Image [ Software list for these type of files: CD / DVD Image Loaders ]
.bin/.cue - create cue sheet: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/7976
.cdi
.img, .ccd, .sub - created by CloneCD
.iso
.mdf/.mds
.nrg - Use Nero Image Drive (official way)

Documents [ Software list for these type of files: Office Productivity Software ]
.pdf - Adobe Reader
.xml/.xsl - Use a web browser to view
.doc - Use Wordpad, Yahoo! Mail, OpenOffice, Microsoft Word

Movies/Music [ Software list for these type of files: Audio Players | Video Players ]
.ape - need to install Monkey's Audio, built-in with foobar2000
.avi - it is a container, may contain various codecs, use GSpot to see what codec is used
.dat - usually VCD encoded MPEG
.ogm/.ogg - oggmedia, http://ld-anime.faireal.net/guide/ogm-en
.ram - Real Player (audio)
.rm/.rmvb - use Real Player 10 or install Real Alternative (don't install both, not recommended)
.m4a - use iTunes, foobar2000
.mkv - matroska
.mov - QuickTime, http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
.mpeg/.mpg - if MPEG2, need to install MPEG2(SVCD) decoder, Elecard is a good one
.vob (DVD) - use WinDVD, PowerDVD

Miscellaneous
.torrent - BitTorrrent, refer to BitTorrent Thread
.NFO - open the NFO file in Notepad, or any plain-text editor, DAMN NFO Viewer - Credit to Jimbitz
.SFV - try a program such as QuickSFV, fsum, WinAFV32: http://chrnutz.gmxhome.de/
.bc! - BitComet

List of common software links in this thread: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=137138

If not listed here, please go to this site and search for it: http://www.filext.com/

Other useful sites:
- http://www.ace.net.nz/tech/TechFileFormat.html
- http://whatis.techtarget.com/fileFormatA/0...33,sid9,00.html
- http://www.stack.com/file/extension/
- Last but not least, do not forget Google

Credit to: acedriver, mitodna, lookie, d3x, Joey-kun, tanghm, []-mojo-sirap-[]. PM any of the software mods to report any dead links.

This post has been edited by shockw@ve: Oct 17 2005, 11:43 AM

BC! file extension is use wat software???

it is bitcomet extension - indicating the file haven't finished downloaded yet

for example, aaa.mpg is temporary renamed to aaa.mpg.bc! when the download is still in progress

of course you can disable this option in bitcomet if you want

I've download a program(games) with those extension. How to run the program? Other than 3 files with the mentioned ext., there is a *.nfo file. Please help. TQ.


p/s: I've download BlindWrite(based on http://www.filext.com/) but still don't know how to use it.

u said NFO?



and u said u download games with "those" extension...
can u say what extension is it?
if is .rar use Winrar to run it,
if is CD Image such as .bin .cue...
use...

check http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=137138 for common software.

This post has been edited by Anderson: Mar 21 2005, 03:57 PM

the extension are *.bwa, *.bwi, *.bwt and *.nfo

What is the *.shp file extension?
What program to open it?
How to create it ?


Thanks you

This post has been edited by dbsonic: Apr 1 2005, 04:23 PM

can try use DAMN NFO Viewer. would make it look nicer.

How to open .avi file?

if u know plz PM k..i dunno where can i download.

try this!

...or googling for other player. i'm sure theres lots out there.


This post has been edited by Reeson: Apr 23 2005, 05:17 AM

what u need is codec
even windows media player 6 can play it

.avi is a container
You can use G-spot to detect what codec the file is using and download the appropriate codec so that your player can view it

You can also find some codec packs such as K-lite, it works in most cases

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I've downloaded some e-books.
There are some files with *.pdb extension.
I searched at filext and it said that it may be palm pilot database.
Can anyone tell me how to open the file on desktop computer?
Thanks

How to open MKV file?

videolan can open everything....
get it here http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Or you can use the Mastroka codec to open it...

Media Player Classic

www.free-codecs.com

i downloaded a .ape file , but i tried a lot software then can't extract it , any recommend? thx

//Thread merged

This post has been edited by samuraiKidz: May 18 2005, 11:45 PM

here's ur ultimate helper

here

I've juz downloaded a movie from the web and i got 3 files inside the folder.
A .avi file, a .idx file and a .sub file. Anyone know how to open this file ? I use wmp and BSplayer also cannot. What program do i need to use ?

VLC VideoLAN

This player can play the .avi file and the subtitle. But the screen is like lagging. What is the problem ?

the sub u compress to .rar format. then can see using bsplayer.

The subtitle has no problem with it. But the .avi file itself... looks like currupted or what... The screen is lagging...

u must install Vobsub to view subtitle

i download a game with .img file extension, how can i open this file? i already change the extension to iso and use Nero to burn in a cd, but the cd cant read the file. Anyone got suggestion on how to open a .img file? thanks for reply

That file was created using CloneCD.Maybe Alcohol 120% or Daemon-Tools can open it because I haven't use those software quite a long time.

This post has been edited by keyz: May 21 2005, 08:48 PM

What is your system config? Particularly the CPU and videocard?

My system config got related to the .avi file one ar ? I'm using intel p4 2.4 and abit siluro geforceFX 5200.

That was powerful enough I think. Because such bleeding only occured on slow hardware. Try checking the Settings -- Preferences (with Advanced options ticked) and enable Overlay video output.

Normally just install vobsub and it's done..

remember the .idx and .sub filenames are the same as .avi filename. yes, u need vobsub to display subtitles.

good day...
i have a avi with a ssa file...
but when i open the avi it don have audio come out...
i suspect it need the .ssa to open it...
and i donno how to open it with the .ssa...
plz help...

EDITED:
Yes... i found it...
the ssa is a subtitle files...
after install VobSub software then i can open it liao...

This post has been edited by HenryLow: May 25 2005, 11:21 AM

Should be able to use Daemon or Alcohol to mount the image. Turn all the emulations on.

I've merged 4 topics into this one
Hopefully you guys can notice the existence of this pinned thread and keep all file extensions related topic here.

DO NOT open extra topics like "How to open .xxx"

And please google, or read the first post before asking question. This is a good site to search for solution too

i've downloaded a game ... but it has no file extention whatso ever... all is known is that the file is from PHXISO..
my question is... how do i open such files?

what software can play MPEG4 format?

how come i use Alcohol 120% and Daemon also cannot open the .mdf file ???
it told me invalid image file ...
i wish i can see it arr..
anyone can help ?

how to open .hqx files??

the name in english or chinese ..
if chinese rename 2 english ..
haha .. perhaps u oledi noe tat i oso dono ..
but just incase u dono then i tell u lor k ?

Help, help~~ DVD player can open .avi files or not? Even if .avi file cannot be opened on PC? Something to do with player does not support. I've used Realplayer, Windows Media even DivX player and PowerDVD too. But main concern is i wanna watch the movie at home with my DVD player.

Some DVD Players can play .avi file in DIVX format.

So how do i burn the .avi file? I am using NTI CD & DVD Maker. Do i select as burn VCD or as DATA? Cos when I select as VCD, its pops up error message saying not supported mpeg type. Means have to burn as DATA izzit? If burn as DATA, can use on DVD player (china mari types) or not?

THank you so much for your patience

The thread is just a couple of lines below this one.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=38484

Thank you...I'll look into it. BTW, using K-Lite Gspot Codec information tool, I found out that my movie file type is actually of "ogg media" file type but when downloaded from Torrent site information given was that this file is an ".avi" file. Any reason for this?

hey everyone i am having a problem here i juz downloaded a .vob file and i have been trying to play it in divx player and real player the problem is that there is no sound....only pictures, last week when i tried to play the .vob file it works perfectly without any trouble using divx and real player. I have tried using powerdvd but it juz won't run....sigh...i am running out of ideas already anyone here have a solution to my problem? thanks

maybe u need to enable sound???

can anyone help me what program can open .EX file type...

Erm i did double check it and it was enabled..

from all the format that i know, that is ogg, mpeg, avi, dvdrip and also divx....can anyone arrange the formats (ascending) so i can know which format the quality is the best...........

thx......

AVI is just a container. So it can contain any combination of audio/video codecs. More info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AVI

It's even been posted in this thread before: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...dpost&p=3677765

This thread is titled Frequently Asked File Extensions. Not video file formats.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=38484

hahah
thanks !!!
i just rename the file folder's name and it WORK already !!!
thanks a lot !
learn a new thing already ..


This post has been edited by ahpaul82: Jun 23 2005, 11:39 PM

i just download a DVD movie in winRAR type and extract it.
its a VOB file
i can play the movie.. but no sound coming out from speker
do we need to install a software?

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This post has been edited by samuraiKidz: Jul 6 2005, 09:21 PM

it's a DVD file.. try using VLC media player

Violaa !!!
thanx amadeo
its works
emm.. got another player for vob file?
with much better sound quality?

anyone know
what player can play .3gp file
and converter that can convert file to .3gp file

I downloaded .avi files...
But when i see the codec is h.264
Any recommended software??

Quicktime will do
Xilisoft 3GP Video Converter (i'm using it now)

*Any good software?

how to open FCD file??can any one help me thx!!!

FCD can be opened with:-

Virtual CD-ROM - http://www.virtualcd-online.com
IsoBuster - http://www.isobuster.com
Patton & Patton Flow Charting 3 - http://www.patton-patton.com
FastCAD or EasyCAD - http://www.fastcad.com

So which type is your file, you decide.

Hi,
can anybody guide me on opening the file with extension *.OPZ?

I tried to google but seems cant find any related software to open it..

TQ!

Outback Plus - http://www.ajsystems.com/outback.html

If Google fails you, try the equally just as good search engine - http://search.msn.com

Hi, is there anyway for me to open and view .bin file without burning them to a cd? its suppose to be a movie and ...er..i dont have a burner. yes i am one of those small amount of people who dont have a burner.

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Just to share, i manage to extract files from .bin to my pc using a program called Isobuster (can download free version from download.com) thanks

This post has been edited by rinaidil: Aug 25 2005, 02:25 PM

i got a problem here. i want to open a .mov file. i use quicktime to play it but when i play it, the movie got sound but don have pictures coming out. what happen? i really out of idea here now. plz help me!!

I've downloaded a movie and it contains .avi and .srt files. I've tried to open the avi with Windows Media Player but it doesn't work. What's wrong? Does this mean that the file is not usable? Also, what is .srt and how do I open it? Thanks.

*.avi is a video file while *.srt is a external subtitle file. For a hassle-free experience playing those files, use VLC VideoLAN.

guyz...how about .div3 or dix3??...either ....can't remember which....coz at opis right now...btw I'm using Bsplayer PRO latest version...it show "unknown file format(div3).
but I still can play the movie.....any help

anyone here recommend me a good player to play those .rm files ??

can anyone tell me use what software to play .THM files? thanks

I say it was div3, because it is a video file.
div3 is probably only a video codec, not a container.

RealPlayer or Media Player Classic + Real Alternative.

Try using QuickTime, if you are sure the thm file you have is a video file.

Lotsa file format uses that extension, see http://www.filext.com/detaillist.php?extde...thm&goButton=Go

still cannot open the mds and mdf file what happen to me?? i hav all the software then been install, alcohol nero winiso all the thing, still giving me invalid file, in additional my file is in chinese? izzit no way to extract it.

Have tried http://www.isobuster.com/

i notice my Realplayer10 & Real Alt v1.43 cant played some *.RMV file... some can be open by vlc but some cant... pls help...

If RealPlayer can't open it then probably the file is corrupted.

may i know ...
what is the codec for '' .dem '' file

What is .dem at first? Is it Unreal Tournament video file?

couter strike replay .....

Hmmm... even Unreal Tournament using the same extension for that matter. The only thing to capture movies from games are using :

1) Any movie/screen capture program like Fraps 2.0 or Camtasia Studio for that matter. But this thing depends on your system specs. Especially your graphic cards and CPU.

2) Connect your graphic card's video output to other PC's video capture card's input. Use that PC to capture the video.

The second way provides smooth video capturing. It's impossible to convert *.dem to video file as it consists data to generate video for the game as its not a movie itself.

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i tried but still cant? why ah, should i give up?

Is that MDF file are ISO files? Because other file format also uses that extension (for programs like Microsoft SQL Server). If it really an ISO, ISOBuster should be able to open it.

Is there any other software other than Alcohol120% that can burn .mdf file?

Anyone know how to play *.act this format in PC?
I get from voice recorder, which is built-in in my mp3 player.
need to install any codec?
I'm looking for codec, but seem cannot find it...
hope somone can help me....
little urgent, hope can get it tonight....thanks

//Topic merged by samurai1337

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Sep 18 2005, 10:34 PM

anyone know hot to conver those .rmvn or .rm files to VCD or video DVD ??
anyone please ?

Video conversion thread is here
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=38484

nobody answer me there
nvm then, i think i should just wait

oh ya...about the *.act....i found a convertor (come with bundle cd), can convert to *.wav, then can play liao...

but now, i'm wondering that if i want to play *.nsv file without install Winamp, is that possible?
i know *.nsv can play with winamp, but i dont want install winamp and wondering can play with my MPC or not? how ha?
really need help....thanks.....

*MPC = Media Player Classic

Winamp Alternative - http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Winam...ve/1119628827/1

hoo....i know Real Alternative.....QuickTime Alternative.....
wah...now Winamp Alternative also available ha....haha..... thanks...
thanks...

edited:
already installed the MPC and the nsv plug-in, but cannot play....
error message: "Cannot render the file", this error msg is same like before install the plug-in......
so...what's the idea?

This post has been edited by sam240: Sep 20 2005, 01:25 AM

Original Thread: What software to burn BIN images into CDR?

I have few CD images in BIN format. Pls recommend a software to burn these BIN images into CDR. Thanks.

//Thread merged

This post has been edited by samurai1337: Sep 30 2005, 07:08 AM

bro try use alcohol120%.............
there got burn image function but i neva try b4.....

Did your BIN come together with the control file CUE?

There is no CUE. Any idea?

burn using Nero express?

Sudah try?

how abt .cdi, it seems weird. i download concert, but it is cdi file, image it is? what software to use?

Create a cue
http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_tips881.html

I don wan to use IE to play SWF file, is there a way??

If you use IE6 with WinXP SP2....

Tools ---> Manage Add-ons

from the drop-down menu, select: Add-ons that have been used by Internet Explorer.

Select Shockwave Flash Object and tick Disable.

Restart Internet Explorer and it will not play any SWF file anymore.