# File Type: Extension Lookup — Identify any unknown file

> Identify any unknown file (iPhone/iPad app by Apurba Saha Bipo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-type-extension-lookup/id6767763814 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apurba Saha Bipo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896372206)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-11-15

## What is File Type?

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.

Enjoying File Type? You can support development with the optional “Buy me a Coffee” tip inside the app.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Americano Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cappuccino Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Latte Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mocha Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Iced Latte Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| Iced Coffee Tip | $6.99 | one-time |


## Is File Type safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess File Type.

## Is File Type legit?

File Type: Extension Lookup has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for File Type is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-11-15

• 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.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-13

No release notes.

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All apps by Apurba Saha Bipo: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896372206

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