Executable File Extensions

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Executable file formats

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.btm

Batch To Memory

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

.activex

ActiveX Control

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

.pyo

Compiled Python File

A .pyo file is a compiled version of a Python source code file (.py). It's created when Python is run with the `-O` or `...

.app (macos)

Application Bundle

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

.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 executables, object code...

.net assembly

.NET Assembly

A .NET Assembly file, typically with the extension '.dll' (Dynamic Link Library) or '.exe' (Executable), is a compiled u...

.drv

Device Driver

A DRV file is a device driver file. Device drivers are essential software components that enable the operating system to...

.coff

Common Object File Format

The Common Object File Format (COFF) is a file format used for object code, executables, and shared libraries in various...

.appimage

AppImage

AppImage is a format for distributing portable software on Linux without needing superuser permissions to install the ap...

.ocx (ole control extension - older windows technol

OLE Control Extension

OCX files are components used in the Microsoft Windows operating system. They are essentially Dynamic Link Libraries (DL...

.a.out

Executable and Linkable Format

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

.pyz

Python Zip Application

A .pyz file is a Python Zip Application, which is an archive containing Python code that can be executed directly. It's ...

.pkg

macOS Installer Package

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

.vxd

Virtual Device Driver

A VXD file is a Virtual Device Driver file used in older versions of Microsoft Windows, specifically Windows 3.x, 95, 98...

.appx

Application Package

The .appx file extension is used for application packages in the Universal Windows Platform (UWP). It's essentially a ZI...

.elf (linux)

Executable and Linkable Format

The Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) is a common standard file format for executables, object code, shared libraries...

.ocx (ole control extension - older windows technol

OLE Control Extension

OCX files are components used by Windows operating systems to provide reusable functionality to different software appli...

.activex (ocx replacement)

ActiveX Control

An OCX file is a type of file used by Microsoft Windows operating systems. OCX stands for OLE Control Extension, where O...

.flatpak

Flatpak Bundle

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

.net assemblies (dll)

.NET Assembly

A .dll (Dynamic Link Library) file is a library that contains code and data that can be used by more than one program at...

.ocx (ole control extension - older windows technol

OLE Control Extension

An OCX file is a type of file used in older versions of Microsoft Windows. The extension stands for OLE Control Extensio...

.com component

Command File

A .COM file is an executable file format used primarily in DOS and early Windows operating systems. It's one of the simp...

.msi

Windows Installer Package

The MSI file format is used by the Windows Installer, a software installation and configuration service for Microsoft Wi...

.ocx

OLE Control Extension 4

OLE Control Extension (OCX) files are a type of dynamic-link library (DLL) used in the Microsoft Windows operating syste...

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Executable Files
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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: 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.