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The File Extension Library

What is a file extension?

Short answer: it's the set of letters after the period (.) in the name of a file. Long answer: File extensions signify the file format of a file. It tells the operating system (OS) how data was stored in the file. Not all OS, require a file extension though. For instance, this is optional in Unix, but is mandatory with MS-DOS and Windows systems.

In most file formats the file type is actually defined by the contents (first bytes, file structure), but extensions are used to define the application that is used for opening the file.

Below is a detailed database of thousands of file extensions our team has compiled for you. Feel free to browse!


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EPS - Extension Details
Date Added: October 22, 2008
File Extension:  .EPS
Description 1: EPS is a vector file format often required for professional and high-quality image printing. It also contains bitmap data, retaining individual coding on color and size. The EPS format is ideal for scaling images. The image data it retains ensures the resolution remains high. It uses lossless form of compression. Cannot be edited once created, need original file. Drawback is also that processing takes more time than other graphics formats.
File Type:   Vector File
Mode: ASCII
Program(s) to Open:  Windows & Mac: Adobe Creative Suite, TIFF preview
Common:
Extension:  EPS