Web Apps I (File extension terminology and definitions)

File extension

Are special labels to classify the usage of the file. ex. image files, video files, and audio files

Can you convert an image to audio?

No, only likewise file extensions such as photos can only convert to other photo file types.

Anatomy of a file type

[file name] (dot) extension

Text/Productivity file types

.doc .ppt .txt .pdf

Utility file types

.exe .zip .dmg

Image file types

.gif .jpg .png .tfif/jfif .psd

Audio file types

.mp3 .wav .aif .midi

video file types

.mp4 .mov .wmv

File compression

The process of compressing a file to being smaller and more digestible for the program.

File conversion

The process of taking the file and converting it to usually another file that is compatible to either the program or the computer ex. .pdf -> .docx