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3 Easiest Ways to Change File Type on Windows 11
Sometimes, you may need third-party sites to perform this action
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Updated onJanuary 12, 2024
updated onJanuary 12, 2024
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Theoperating systemcan identify and open any file using thefile extensionof the respective item. But, the file may sometimes not open if the format is incorrect.
So, you need to change the file type to make Windows open it with the appropriate app. In this article, we will provide you with all you need to know about how to change file types in Windows 11.
Why do I need to change file types on Windows 11?
You may need to change your file format type on a Windows 11 PC for several reasons. We have discussed some of those reasons, as seen below:
Now that you know some of the potential reasons why you may need help with changing your file format, let us proceed to how you can change the file types.
How can I change the file types on Windows 11?
1. Rename the file in File Explorer
Although this is a viable technique to change a file type, you can’t change a .doc file to a .wav file.
You can only change the file type by renaming the file if the two file types are associated or similar enough for the file to still open after renaming.
2. Use online converting tools
You can also checkconvertio.co,Ilovepdf.com, etc. All you need to do while on those sites is simply upload the file, select the new file type, and convert.
3. Using the Save As feature
This will immediately change the file format to your selected file type. You can alsoadd tags to the fileto differentiate it from the original one when searching for it.
And that’s it on how tochange a file typeon Windows 11. In case you have come across thePA file extensionand want to know how to open it, read this guide.If you have any questions or suggestions, please use the comments section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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