Executable File Extensions

Executable file formats

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.bat

Batch File

A .BAT file is a batch file containing a series of commands to be executed by the command-line inter...
.exe

Executable File

An EXE file is a common file extension for executable files in Windows operating systems. It contain...
.cmd

Command Script

A .CMD file is a command script file used primarily by the Windows NT family of operating systems (W...
.appx

Application Package

The .appx file extension is used for application packages in the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). I...
.app (macos)

Application Bundle

The .app extension on macOS signifies an Application Bundle. This isn't a single file, but rather a ...
.dll

Dynamic Link Library

A DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file is a library that contains code and data that can be used by more ...
.pyz

Python Zip Application

A .pyz file is a Python Zip Application, which is an archive containing Python code that can be exec...
.msi

Microsoft Installer Package

The MSI file extension represents a Windows Installer package. It's a database file format used by t...
.so (shared object - linux)

Shared Object

A shared object file, identified by the `.so` extension, is a dynamically linked library used primar...
.dylib (dynamic library - macos)

Dynamic Library (macOS)

A dylib file is a dynamically linked library used on macOS operating systems. It's analogous to DLL ...
.elf (linux)

Executable and Linkable Format

The Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) is a common standard file format for executables, object co...
.pkg

macOS Installer Package

A .pkg file is a package installer used on macOS. It's essentially an archive containing the files a...
.pyo

Compiled Python File

A .pyo file is a compiled version of a Python source code file (.py). It's created when Python is ru...
.ocx (ole control extension - older windows technol

OLE Control Extension

OCX files are components used in the Microsoft Windows operating system. They are essentially Dynami...
.btm

Batch To Memory

A .BTM file is a batch file used by Take Command Console (TCC), a command-line interpreter for Windo...
.activex

ActiveX Control

ActiveX controls are small programs, also known as add-ons, that are used on the Internet to provide...
.flatpak

Flatpak Bundle

A Flatpak bundle is a self-contained package format used for distributing applications on Linux. It ...
.appimage

AppImage

AppImage is a format for distributing portable software on Linux without needing superuser permissio...
.net assembly

.NET Assembly

A .NET Assembly file, typically with the extension '.dll' (Dynamic Link Library) or '.exe' (Executab...
.drv

Device Driver

A DRV file is a device driver file. Device drivers are essential software components that enable the...
.elf (.elf)

Executable and Linkable Format

The Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) is a common standard file format for executables, object co...
.a.out

Executable and Linkable Format

The 'a.out' file extension, short for "assembler output," historically represents an executable file...
.vxd

Virtual Device Driver

A VXD file is a Virtual Device Driver file used in older versions of Microsoft Windows, specifically...
.mach-o

Mach Object File Format

The Mach-O (Mach Object) file format is a file format used by macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS for exec...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Executable Files

Executable file extensions are used for files that can be directly executed by a computer system, containing program code or installers.

To open Executable files, you'll need appropriate software that supports the specific file extension. Here are some general recommendations:

  • Choose software specifically designed for the file extension you're trying to open
  • Visit each specific file extension page for detailed software recommendations

For detailed information about specific file extensions, click on any extension in our directory.

Converting Executable files to different formats can be done using:

  1. Dedicated software - Many applications that open these files also allow saving in different formats
  2. Online conversion services - Websites like Zamzar, CloudConvert, or Online-Convert
  3. Format-specific converters - Tools designed for specific conversion paths

Remember that conversion may result in some loss of quality or features depending on the compatibility between formats.

If you're having trouble opening a Executable file:

  1. Verify the file isn't corrupted by trying to open it on a different device
  2. Make sure you have the latest version of your software
  3. Try using alternative software that supports the file format
  4. Consider converting the file to a more common format if possible
  5. Check for file extension errors - sometimes files are incorrectly named

For specific recommendations, visit the detailed page for your particular file extension.