Gets the file name suffix (including the period ".") e.g., ".doc".

Gets the file type name e.g., "Microsoft Word Document".

Gets the format family.

Determines whether the current FileType is the same as the specified object.

Determines whether the current FileType is the same as the specified FileType object.

Maps the file extension to the file type.

Returns a hash code for the current FileType object.

Retrieves the supported file types.

Returns a string that represents the current object.

Determines whether two FileType objects are the same.

Determines whether two FileType objects are not the same.

Files having extension .BMP represent Bitmap Image files that are used to store bitmap digital images. These images are independent of graphics adapter and are also called device independent bitmap (DIB) file format. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .doc extension represent documents generated by Microsoft Word or other word processing documents in binary file format. Learn more about this file format here.

DOCM files are Microsoft Word 2007 or higher generated documents with the ability to run macros. Learn more about this file format here.

DOCX is a well-known format for Microsoft Word documents. Introduced from 2007 with the release of Microsoft Office 2007, the structure of this new Document format was changed from plain binary to a combination of XML and binary files. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .DOT extension are template files created by Microsoft Word to have pre-formatted settings for generation of further DOC or DOCX files. Learn more about this file format here.

A file with DOTM extension represents template file created with Microsoft Word 2007 or higher. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with DOTX extension are template files created by Microsoft Word to have pre-formatted settings for generation of further DOCX files. Learn more about this file format here.

EML file format represents email messages saved using Outlook and other relevant applications. Learn more about this file format here.

The EMLX file format is implemented and developed by Apple. The Apple Mail application uses the EMLX file format for exporting the emails. Learn more about this file format here.

Office Open XML WordprocessingML stored in a flat XML file instead of a ZIP package (.xml). Learn more about this file format here.

Office Open XML WordprocessingML Macro-Enabled Document stored in a flat XML file instead of a ZIP package (.xml). Learn more about this file format here.

Office Open XML WordprocessingML Template (macro-free) stored in a flat XML file instead of a ZIP package (.xml). Learn more about this file format here.

Office Open XML WordprocessingML Macro-Enabled Template stored in a flat XML file instead of a ZIP package (.xml). Learn more about this file format here.

A GIF or Graphical Interchange Format is a type of highly compressed image. Learn more about this file format here.

A JPEG is a type of image format that is saved using the method of lossy compression. Learn more about this file format here.

JPEG 2000 (JPF) is an image coding system and state-of-the-art image compression standard. Designed, using wavelet technology JPEG 2000 can code lossless content in any quality at once. Learn more about this file format here.

A JPEG is a type of image format that is saved using the method of lossy compression. Learn more about this file format here.

JPEG 2000 (JPM) is an image coding system and state-of-the-art image compression standard. Designed, using wavelet technology JPEG 2000 can code lossless content in any quality at once. Learn more about this file format here.

JPEG 2000 (JPX) is an image coding system and state-of-the-art image compression standard. Designed, using wavelet technology JPEG 2000 can code lossless content in any quality at once. Learn more about this file format here.

MSG is a file format used by Microsoft Outlook and Exchange to store email messages, contact, appointment, or other tasks. Learn more about this file format here.

ODT files are type of documents created with word processing applications that are based on OpenDocument Text File format. These are created with word processor applications such as free OpenOffice Writer and can hold content such as text, images, objects and styles. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .OFT extension represent message template files that are created using Microsoft Outlook. Learn more about this file format here.

Office open xml file (.ooxml).

Portable Document Format (PDF) is a type of document created by Adobe back in 1990s. The purpose of this file format was to introduce a standard for representation of documents and other reference material in a format that is independent of application software, hardware as well as Operating System. Learn more about this file format here.

PNG, Portable Network Graphics, refers to a type of raster image file format that use loseless compression. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with POTM extension are Microsoft PowerPoint template files with support for Macros. POTM files are created with PowerPoint 2007 or above and contains default settings that can be used to create further presentation files. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .POTX extension represent Microsoft PowerPoint template presentations that are created with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 and above. Learn more about this file format here.

PPS, PowerPoint Slide Show, files are created using Microsoft PowerPoint for Slide Show purpose. PPS file reading and creation is supported by Microsoft PowerPoint 97-2003. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with PPSM extension represent Macro-enabled Slide Show file format created with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or higher. Learn more about this file format here.

PPSX, Power Point Slide Show, file are created using Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 and above for Slide Show purpose. Learn more about this file format here.

A file with PPT extension represents PowerPoint file that consists of a collection of slides for displaying as SlideShow. It specifies the Binary File Format used by Microsoft PowerPoint 97-2003. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with PPTM extension are Macro-enabled Presentation files that are created with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or higher versions. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with PPTX extension are presentation files created with popular Microsoft PowerPoint application. Unlike the previous version of presentation file format PPT which was binary, the PPTX format is based on the Microsoft PowerPoint open XML presentation file format. Learn more about this file format here.

Introduced and documented by Microsoft, the Rich Text Format (RTF) represents a method of encoding formatted text and graphics for use within applications. The format facilitates cross-platform document exchange with other Microsoft Products, thus serving the purpose of interoperability. Learn more about this file format here.

TIFF or TIF, Tagged Image File Format, represents raster images that are meant for usage on a variety of devices that comply with this file format standard. Learn more about this file format here.

TIFF or TIF, Tagged Image File Format, represents raster images that are meant for usage on a variety of devices that comply with this file format standard. Learn more about this file format here.

Represents unknown file type.

VDW is the Visio Graphics Service file format that specifies the streams and storages required for rendering a Web drawing. Learn more about this file format here.

Any drawing or chart created in Microsoft Visio, but saved in XML format have .VDX extension. Learn more about this file format here.

VSD files are drawings created with Microsoft Visio application to represent variety of graphical objects and the interconnection between these. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with VSDM extension are drawing files created with Microsoft Visio application that supports macros. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .VSDX extension represent Microsoft Visio file format introduced from Microsoft Office 2013 onwards. Learn more about this file format here.

VSS are stencil files created with Microsoft Visio 2007 and earlier. Stencil files provide drawing objects that can be included in a .VSD Visio drawing. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .VSSM extension are Microsoft Visio Stencil files that support provide support for macros. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .VSSX extension are drawing stencils created with Microsoft Visio 2013 and above. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with VST extension are vector image files created with Microsoft Visio and act as template for creating further files. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with VSTM extension are template files created with Microsoft Visio that support macros. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with VSTX extensions are drawing template files created with Microsoft Visio 2013 and above. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .VSX extension refer to stencils that consist of drawings and shapes that are used for creating diagrams in Microsoft Visio. Learn more about this file format here.

A file with VTX extension is a Microsoft Visio drawing template that is saved to disc in XML file format. Learn more about this file format here.

WebP, introduced by Google, is a modern raster web image file format that is based on lossless and lossy compression. It provides same image quality while considerably reducing the image size. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with XLS extension represent Excel Binary File Format. Such files can be created by Microsoft Excel as well as other similar spreadsheet programs such as OpenOffice Calc or Apple Numbers. Learn more about this file format here.

XLSB file format specifies the Excel Binary File Format, which is a collection of records and structures that specify Excel workbook content. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with XLSM extension is a type of Spreasheet files that support Macros. Learn more about this file format here.

XLSX is well-known format for Microsoft Excel documents that was introduced by Microsoft with the release of Microsoft Office 2007. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with .XLT extension are template files created with Microsoft Excel which is a spreadsheet application which comes as part of Microsoft Office suite. Learn more about this file format here.

The XLTM file extension represents files that are generated by Microsoft Excel as Macro-enabled template files. Learn more about this file format here.

Files with XLTX extension represent Microsoft Excel Template files that are based on the Office OpenXML file format specifications. Learn more about this file format here.