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