How to show file extensions and change file extensions in Windows 10? In this guide, we will show you quick ways to turn off “Hide extensions for known file types” feature of File Explorer in Windows 10 so you will not see some files have extensions, other files do not and this allows you to change file extensions in Windows 10. Many Windows 10 users are confused as file extensions can be found in some files not another. This seems to be easier to use for average users. Only those file types that are not associated with some software installed in your computer display file extensions after file names. File extensions of known file types are hidden on Windows 10 PC by default. Today, we will be using Windows 10 in the demo to show you how to display file extensions and change file extension in Windows 10.

Do you have trouble change file extensions on Windows computer? In an earlier post, we discussed how to convert Samsung voice recording files from 3GA to MP3 format, a couple of readers wrote to us saying “how can you rename a file (the extension) because I can’t see file extensions, I can only rename the ‘normal’ name.” It is true with most Android phones, you can only rename file on mobile but can’t edit file extensions unless you have installed the file explorer, see how to change file extensions on Samsung and Android phones.

Windows 10 how to view file types