
File Type: Extension Lookup
Identify any unknown file
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Ever found a file ending in .heic, .dwg or .m4r and wondered what it is? File Type tells you in seconds.
File Type is a pocket reference for 9,217 file extensions. Type an extension and see what kind of file it is, what it’s used for and which category it belongs to.
SEARCH ANY WAY YOU LIKE
• Search by extension, by description, or both
• Results update as you type
BROWSE 28 CATEGORIES
• Audio, Video, Raster Image, 3D Image, CAD, Developer, Game, Compressed, Disk Image, MS Office, eBook, Font and more
• Filter the full list to just the category you need
JUMP STRAIGHT TO A LETTER
• The A–Z grid takes you to any part of the list in one tap
CLEAR DETAIL CARDS
• Tap any extension to see its full name, category and a plain-English explanation
SIMPLE AND PRIVATE
• No ads and no tracking
• The whole database is built in, so it works offline
• Fast and clean on iPhone and iPad
Whether you’re a designer, developer, student, or just someone with a mystery file on your desktop, File Type gives you the answer quickly.
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What's New in File Type
2.0
November 15, 2026
• No more ads: File Type is now completely ad-free, with no tracking. • Better on iPad: the extension list now uses the full screen. • Faster lookups: tap any extension to see its details instantly. • General improvements and bug fixes.
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