How To Open Unknown Computer File Type With Unusual Extensions.

Have you come across a file having an unknown file extension and you are confused as to what program or software to open such file. am going to show us how to detect and find the appropriate software to open that mysterious file of yours using some unique website having large database of file extensions and their corresponding softwares.

*. OpenWith.org – free programs to open any file extension
OpenWith.org provides detailed information about most file extension and links to free programs that can open and create each type of file. There are plenty of great programs out there that will cost you hundreds of dollars to do what you need. What you probably don’t know is that there is usually free software that is just as good. You just don’t know about it.

Aside providing information on various file extensions and their free programs, they also have a Desktop tool which will tell you what type of file it is, and show you free programs that will open the file. It will even download them for you!

Read this post to learn more on how the desktop application works

*. FILExt – The File Extension Source
FILExt is a database of file extensions and the various programs that use them. If you know the file extension you want to learn about simply enter it into the search box above and click on the Search button. If it’s in any of the FILExt databases the data we have on that file extension will be shown on a results page. If it’s not in any of the databases you will be given a link to a page with hints on how to do further research. Don’t search on terms; just file extensions and only one at a time.

There are variety of ways to access FILExt.

*.Come directly from Windows.Use FILExt Directto change your registry so you come here when you click on a file Windows does not know how to open.
*.Come via Google Toolbar.Add a button to your Google toolbarso when you highlight a file extension and click on the button you come directly to FILExt with your search.
*.Come via Firefox Search.Add FILExt to your Firefox search boxand come directly via a search box entry.
*.Use a Google Desktop Gadget.FILExt has a Google Desktop Gadgetwhich allows you to add basic search to your desktop with links to specific pages once you’ve found what you want.
*.Query via Mobile Device Browser.Using a Boopsie channelyou can query the FILExt database using a mobile device like a web-enabled phone.

*. File-Extensions.org – File extension library
This library contains thousands of file extensions and the database is still growing.
A large number of file type entries have detailed descriptions, including their current use and the list of programs that can open, view, edit, convert or play unknown file you search for.
Similar to the two above, to help you easily find the information about file extensions that you are looking for, you might need to install and run it free application that offers you quick access to File-Extensions.org database and its associated software. you will be able to directly search in our website from a new option in Windows context menu by clicking the right mouse button on any file.

*. FileInfo.com – The Central File Extensions Registry
Similar to the above mentioned site, You can use FileInfo.com to look up information about unknown file types and find programs that open the files. it claim to be the central location for developers to submit new file extensions and provide information about file types. If you are a developer, you can easily register your file extensions with them.

To access their database, they have Firefox and chrome extensions, Windows and Mac File Viewer utility.