{"id":465844,"date":"2022-06-20T22:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T19:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11\/"},"modified":"2022-06-20T22:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T19:00:21","slug":"how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change File Type on Windows 10 and 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be326f1989\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be326f1989\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_File_Type_on_Windows_10_and_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Change File Type on Windows 10 and 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11\/#What_to_Know_When_Changing_a_Files_Type\" >What to Know When Changing a File\u2019s Type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11\/#Use_Save_As_to_Change_a_Files_Type_on_Windows\" >Use Save As to Change a File\u2019s Type on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11\/#Change_a_Files_Extension_Using_Rename_on_Windows\" >Change a File\u2019s Extension Using Rename on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-file-type-on-windows-10-and-11\/#Change_Other_Files_Types_on_Windows\" >Change Other Files\u2019 Types on Windows<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Change_File_Type_on_Windows_10_and_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Change File Type on Windows 10 and 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-756817\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/file-extensions-on-a-blue-background.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"18 file extensions in a grid on a blue background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/file-type-icons-188422253\">Mosquito\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Changing a file type basically means changing a file\u2019s extension, and both Windows 10 and 11 offer multiple options to do this. We\u2019ll show you which option to use and when so you can successfully change your files\u2019 formats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is A File Extension?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Know_When_Changing_a_Files_Type\"><\/span>What to Know When Changing a File\u2019s Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Windows 10 and 11, you have \u201cRename\u201d and \u201cSave As\u201d options to change your files\u2019 types. Each option works differently, so you should use the one that\u2019s suitable for your file type.<\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, you shouldn\u2019t use the Rename option to change a file\u2019s extension. This is because you\u2019re simply changing a file\u2019s type without converting it to the target format. For instance, simply renaming a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/304622\/what-is-a-.docx-file-and-how-is-it-different-from-a-.doc-file-in-microsoft-word\/\">DOCX file to TXT won\u2019t make it a plain text file. Changing the file extension can work in certain cases, like\u00a0converting JPG to JPEG, or TXT to CSV. It depends on exactly what your situation is.<\/p>\n<p>Save As, on the other hand, ensures your files are actually converted to match the target format. For example, you can save a PNG image as a GIF using Windows\u2019 Paint <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, and this will ensure your resulting file works as intended.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you know your file will work just fine even after changing its extension, stick to the Save As option for converting your files from one format to another.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Save_As_to_Change_a_Files_Type_on_Windows\"><\/span>Use Save As to Change a File\u2019s Type on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Save As basically converts your files from one format to another. Since it performs a proper conversion, you\u2019re assured that your resulting file will work as expected.<\/p>\n<p>To use this method, you\u2019ll open your file with the app that supports both your source and your target formats. For example, Excel can open and save in both <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/392333\/what-is-an-xlsx-file-and-how-do-i-open-one\/\">XLSX and CSV formats. Or, to convert a PNG image to GIF, use the Paint app as it supports both these formats. We\u2019ll use this example in the following steps.<\/p>\n<p>Start by opening a File Explorer window and locating your PNG file. Right-click this file, and from the menu that opens, choose Open With &gt; Paint.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804936\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/1-open-image-with-paint.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Open With &gt; Paint.\" width=\"650\" height=\"469\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When your PNG file opens in Paint, from Paint\u2019s top-left corner, select File &gt; Save As. Then, on the right pane, choose the resulting format for your file. We\u2019ll select \u201cGIF Picture.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804937\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2-change-image-type.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"475\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your PC\u2019s \u201cSave As\u201d window will open. Here, select the folder to save your GIF file in, enter your file\u2019s name in the \u201cFile Name\u201d field, and click \u201cSave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804938\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3-save-image.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Save the file in a new format.\" width=\"650\" height=\"494\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019ve successfully changed your file\u2019s type. You\u2019ll find a similar process in many other apps.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_a_Files_Extension_Using_Rename_on_Windows\"><\/span>Change a File\u2019s Extension Using Rename on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With Windows\u2019 Rename option, you can change a file\u2019s name as well as its extension. As mentioned above, this may not always work well.<\/p>\n<p>To use this option, first, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/205086\/beginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-extensions\/\">enable Windows to show file extensions if the option is disabled. Then, launch a File Explorer window and locate the file whose type you want to change.<\/p>\n<p>When you find the file, right-click it and choose \u201cRename.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804939\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/4-rename-image.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the file\u2019s editable name field, remove the current extension (the three letters after the \u201c.\u201d dot in the file name). Then type your new file extension and press Enter.<\/p>\n<p>For example, to turn a JPEG image into a JPG file, remove \u201cjpeg\u201d from the file\u2019s name field and enter \u201cjpg\u201d without quotes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804940\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/5-change-image-extension.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Change a file's extension.\" width=\"557\" height=\"459\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows will display a prompt asking if you really want to change your file\u2019s type. Choose \u201cYes\u201d if you\u2019re certain renaming won\u2019t cause any problems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-804941\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/6-image-extension-change-prompt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"231\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all. Your file\u2019s type has been successfully changed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Other_Files_Types_on_Windows\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Change Other Files\u2019 Types on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here at How-To Geek, we\u2019ve written several guides that teach you how to change a file\u2019s format on your computer. You can visit each guide to learn how to perform a particular conversion process.<\/p>\n<p>Here are links to a few guides you might be interested in:<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy changing your files\u2019 types!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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