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A '''filename extension''' is an [[identifier]] specified as a suffix to the [[filename]] of a [[computer file]].

== Description ==

The extension indicates a characteristic of the file contents or its intended use.

A file extension is typically delimited from the filename with a full stop (period).

Some file systems implement filename extensions as a feature of the file system itself, and may limit the length and format of the extension, while others treat filename extensions as part of the filename without special distinction.

== See also ==

* [[Computer file]]
* [[Filename]]
* [[Identifier]]
* [[List of file formats]]
* [[List of filename extensions]]
* [[Metadata]]
* [[Windows file types]]

== External links ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filename_extension Filename extension] @ Wikipedia

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Karl Jones: Created page with "A '''filename extension''' is an identifier specified as a suffix to the filename of a computer file. == Description == The extension indicates a characteristic..."