This index will help you identify hundreds of different file types. # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # .3D Three-dimensional object file used in Stereo CAD-3D 2.0, from Antic Software .3D2 Three-dimensional object file used in Stereo CAD-3D 2.0, from Antic Software .3D2 Three-dimensional graphics file created in the CyberSculpt, a 3D modeling program for the Atari ST computer .3D4 Three-dimensional object file used in Stereo CAD-3D 2.0, from Antic Software .3DM Three-dimensional object file found in the Rhino 3D modeler application, from McNeel Software .3DMF Three-dimensional graphics metafile used in Quickdraw 3D, from Apple .3DS Three-dimensional object file used in AutoDesk 3D-Studio and 3D-Studio MAX, from Kinetix / Autodesk .3DX Three-dimensional graphics file used in various applications .8PBS Native bit map graphics Macintosh file created by Adobe Photoshop Back to top A .A Library file used with the Unix operating system .A6P File created by Authorware 6.0, software from Macromedia for developing training programs .AB File created in Applix Builder, a developer program from SuSE Linux .AB3 Album file created in Ulead System's PhotoImpact Album program .ABC File used in ABC FlowCharter from Micrografx .ABF Adobe Binary Font file, used in Adobe Acrobat, a program that converts documents to Adobe Portable Document Format files (see .PDF) .ABK Automatic Backup file, found in CorelDRAW family of graphics applications .ABK Backup file created in PrintMaster Gold, a family of drawing applications from Broderbund .ABL Script file used in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 .ABM Audio album file created by HitPlayer, a digital recording and playing application from Aztec Radiomedia / Digigram .ABO File created in Applix Builder Turbo, a developer program from SuSE Linux .ABR Brushed graphics file used with Adobe Photoshop ABS Audio Sound file used with MPEG players. MPEG stands for Moving Pictures Experts Group, a committee that sets the compression standard for digital audio and video files. .ACA Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) file used in Microsoft Agent, a program that enhances applications and Web pages with interactive animated characters .ACD Character definition file used in Microsoft Agent, a program that enhances applications and Web pages with interactive animated characters .ACF Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) character file used in Microsoft Agent, a program that enhances applications and Web pages with interactive animated characters .ACF Custom kernel file used with Adobe Photoshop .ACL Keyboard accelerator file found in CorelDRAW version 6 .ACM Audio Compression Manager file found in Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 95 and newer) .ACM Command buttons file used with Adobe Photoshop .ACO Colors file used with Adobe Photoshop .ACT Color table used with Adobe Photoshop .ACV Curves graphics file used with Adobe Photoshop .AD After Dark screen saver file created by Berkeley Systems .ADN Add-In file found in the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet program .ADO Duotone options file used with Adobe Photoshop .ADR File associated with the After Dark Randomizer screensaver, from Berkeley Systems .ADP Project file found in Access (Microsoft Office) 2002 .AEP Project file found in ArcExplorer, a family of geographic information system (GIF), or mapping, data viewers from ESRI .AER File used in Adobe Atmosphere (2001 release date) .AF2 File used in ABC FlowCharter 2.0 from Micrografx .AF3 File used in ABC FlowCharter 3.0 from Micrografx .AFI Bit map graphic file format created by Truevision, Inc. .AHS Halftone screens file used with Adobe Photoshop .AI Vector graphic file associated with Adobe Illustrator (1987 release) .AIF Audio Interchange File, a sound format used in Macintosh applications .AIS Instrument file found in Velvet Studio, a digital music tracker from Velvet Development .ALL Printer information file used with the WordPerfect for Window word-processing program .ALL Library file used in graphics applications from Arts & Letters .ALV Levels file used with Adobe Photoshop .AMI Annotation file found in SolidDesigner, a CAD program from CoCreate .AMP Arbitrary map file used with Adobe Photoshop .AMS Monitor setup file used with Adobe Photoshop .AMS Music module file found in Velvet Studio, a digital music tracker from Velvet Development .ANI Animated Cursor file introduced in Microsoft Windows 95 and used in subsequent Windows operating systems .ANM Animation file used in the Deluxe Paint program from Electronic Arts .ANT Saved game file created by SimAnt, a simulation game from Maxis / Electronic Arts .APD Printer driver file used in Lotus 1-2-3 .API Application Program Interface file found in Adobe Acrobat .API Printer driver information filed used in Lotus 1-2-3 .API Ink colors setup file used with Adobe Photoshop .APP Generated Application file used in Microsoft Visual FoxPro database programs .APR Project file used with ArcView, a line of mapping and GIS applications from RockWare, Inc. .ARC Compressed file created in ARC, an older archiving and compression format .ARJ Compressed file that can be opened with the Macintosh-based UnArjMac compression/decompression program and various MS-DOS compression utilities .ARK Archive file found in Quark desktop publishing applications .ART Clip Art file, found in various applications .ART Three-dimensional object file (Another Ray Tracer format) created by Tom Wilson and used in the ART ray tracer for the Unix operating system .ASC Text file created using the characters of ASCII(American Standard Code for Information Interchange), a system of computer coding that allows for easy transfer of data between applications. Thus, a variety of programs can read an .ASC file. .ASD File used in Astound Presentation .ASD Autosave file created by Microsoft's WinWord .ASE Sample file found in Velvet Studio, a digital music tracker from Velvet Development .ASF Data file found in StatGraphics, a data analysis program from Manugistics .ASM Assembly file used in Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .ASP Separation setup file used with Adobe Photoshop .ASP Active Server Page file used in Microsoft's FrontPage, a Web site creation program .ASP File type created and used by the Association of Shareware Professionals, a group of program creators that lets users try an application before purchasing it .ASR Scratch area file used with Adobe Photoshop .AST Separation tables file used with Adobe Photoshop .ASV Selective color file used with Adobe Photoshop .ATF Transfer function file used with Adobe Photoshop .AU Generic audio file used with various audio applications .AUX Auxiliary dictionary file found in ChiWriter, a scientific word processing application from Horstmann Software Development Corp. .AVI Audio Video Interleave video format file for use with Microsoft Video for Windows .AW Document file associated with Applix Words application .AW Answer Wizard file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .AWS Data file found in StatGraphics, a data analysis program from Manugistics .AXT Replace color file or color range file used with Adobe Photoshop Back to top B .B Batch list file used in Applause, data-accessing applications from CUESoft.com .BAD Bad, or corrupted, file found in various applications .BAK Backup file found in numerous applications, such as the data backup file (data.bak) used in Microsoft programs .BAS NetBasic script files found in Novell Netware .BAS Source code file for BASIC, a programming language developed in 1963 .BAT Batch file, which contains a series of commands for a computer's operating system, in DOS (disk operating system) .BBM Brush Bitmap image file in the Deluxe Paint application from Electronic Arts .BBS Text file used on a Bulletin Board System, an Internet-based electronic messaging center .BCF 1-2-3 data configuration file used in Lotus SmartSuite .BCM Communications file found in Microsoft Works .BDB Database file found in Microsoft Works .BDF File generated by West Point Bridge Designer, a public domain, educational software written by Stephen Ressler .BDR Border file in Microsoft Publisher .BEZ Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application .BFC Briefcase document file found in Microsoft Windows operating systems .BFF Three-dimensional object file (binary) found in the WorldTookKit graphics program, from Sense8 .BFX Fax document file for Bitfax Professional, from Cheyenne Software .BG Saved game file created in Microsoft's Backgammon gaming application .BGL Scenery file found in Microsoft's Flight Simulator gaming application .BGL Scenery file found in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 .BI (also .BIN) Binary file. Binary is a numbering scheme in which there are only two digits: 0 and 1. A binary file contains information stored only in this format. .BIF Initialization file used in GroupWise, a family of e-mail and collaboration applications from Novell .BIFF Binary Interchange File Format, which stores data for the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application .BIN see .BI .BIO BIOS (basic input/output system) file used in IBM's OS/2 operating system .BIZ Three-dimensional object file created in dVS, from Division Ltd. .BK! Document backup file in Corel WordPerfect for Windows applications .BK Faxbook file associated with JetFax .BKS Backup file used in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet .BLK Temporary file found in Corel WordPerfect for Windows applications .BLP User information (personal data) file created in Broderbund Business Lawyer .BM Bit-mapped file found in Microsoft Windows operating systems .BMF Image file used in Corel GALLERY family of image software .BMK Help Bookmark file used in Microsoft Windows 3.X .BMP Bit-mapped graphics file for Windows or OS/2 operating systems, found in such applications as CorelDRAW. A bit map is a type of graphics file in which bits (binary digits) represent tiny squares of the image's colors. .BND Multimedia file associated with the Microsoft Resource Interchange File Format (similar to .AVI and .WAV files) .BNK Instrument bank file used in AdLib, an archive and records management application .BNK Sound effects bank file used in Electronic Arts applications .BOOK File developed in the Adobe FrameMaker Book program .BOX File associated with Lotus Notes applications .BPOLY Three-dimensional object file (binary format) used in the PRISMS database application, from Side Effects Software .BPS Microsoft Works document file .BPT Bit map fills file for CorelDRAW family of graphics applications .BPX Targa bit map graphics file created by Truevision, Inc. .BRF Briefing file used in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 .BRL File created in Beautiful Report Language, a dialect of the Scheme programming language .BRL Three-dimensional object file found in the BRL-CAD program, from the Ballistic Research Laboratory of the U.S. Army .BSC Compressed archive file used with Apple II .BSP Map file created for id Software's Quake gaming application .BTM Batch file used in Norton Utilities programs (see .BAT) .BTR Database file found in Btrieve, a family of data management applications from Pervasis Software .BUN Bundled audio and MIDI files found in all Cakewalk programs, which are computer-based recording applications .BUP Backup file used in a wide variety of applications .BYU A three-dimensional object file used in the Movie BYU application, created at Brigham Young University .BZ2 Compressed file created by bzip2 (version 1.0.1 and earlier), a data compression application Back to top C .C3D Project file generated in Ulead System's COOL 3D program (versions 3.0 and 3.5) .C3V EnVector module project file found in Ulead System's COOL 3D program (version 3.5) .CAC Executable file used in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE Inc. .CAL Schedule data file used with Microsoft Windows 3.x Calendar .CAL Spreadsheet file used in SuperCalc, a scientific calculator program written in Java .CAP Session capture file used with Telix for Windows, an online communications program from deltaComm. Development. .CAP Caption file used in Corel VENTURA Publisher (8.0 and previous) .CAT Intellicharge categorization file found in Intuit's Quicken financial software .CAT Catalog file used in database applications from dBase Inc. .CBC Fuzzy logic system file used in CubiCalc from HyperLogic. Fuzzy logic is used in applications such as database and searching programs where answers can fall within a range of possibilities. .CBL (also .COB) COBAL source code file. COBAL stands for Common Business-Oriented Language, a programming language created in the 1950s and 1960s for business applications. .CBT Computer Based Training file. CBT is a generic training program that uses computers to teach skills. .CC Custom class file found in Visual dBASE, a database program from dBASE, Inc. .CC Source code file used with the C++ programming language .CCC Native bit-mapped graphics file used in Curtain Call, presentation software from Zuma Group .CCE Data file created in Calendar Creator Plus from The Learning Co. .CCH Chart file created in Corel Chart .CDF Three-dimensional object file (Cyberspace Description Format), created by Autodesk .CDM Conceptual data model file created in PowerDesigner, a line of database design applications from Sybase Inc. .CDM Custom data module file found in Visual dBASE, a database program from dBASE, Inc. .CDT Template file in CorelDRAW family of graphics applications .CDB Database file used in CardScan, a family of business and scanning applications from Corex Technologies .CDR Document created in the CorelDRAW family of graphics applications .CDX Compressed drawing file created in the CorelDRAW family of graphics applications .CDX Index file found in the Microsoft Visual FoxPro database program .CEL Still picture file found in the Animator application, from AutoDesk .CFG Configuration file found in various applications. A configuration file establishes the user's choices for the way a computer's hardware and software are set up, or configured. .CFL Chart file created in CorelFLOW .CFM File associated with ColdFusion 5.0, from Macromedia .CFM Customer form file used in Visual dBASE, a database program from dBASE, Inc. .CGI Common gateway interface script file. CGI script is a program written with a scripting language, such as Java, that dictates the way information is exchanged between a server and an application using HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) on the Web. .CGM Computer (sometimes compressed) graphics metafile created in many applications, including Microsoft Visio 2002. A .CGM is a standard vector graphics file. .CH3 Chart file used in Harvard Graphics Chart XL 3.0 .CHI File created in ChiWriter, a scientific word processing application from Horstmann Software Development Corp. .CHK Temporary file in Corel WordPerfect for Windows .CHL Configuration history log found in various applications. See .CFG. .CHP Chapter file found in Corel VENTURA Publisher (8.0 and previous) .CHT File created in ChartViewer, from Golden Gate Software .CLP Clipboard file, first used for the Clipboard application in Microsoft's Windows 3.0 .CIL Clip gallery download package file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .CIM Saved game file in Sim City 2000, a simulation game from Maxis/Electronic Arts. .CLP Clip-art file used in Corel Quattro Pro .CMD Command file used in Microsoft Windows NT and IBM's OS/2 operating systems .CMG Saved game file in Chessmaster, from The Learning Co. .CMR Movie file associated with Microsoft Windows Media Player .CNV Temporary file used in Corel WordPerfect for Windows .COB see .CBL .COB Object file used in trueSpace2, from Calgari .COL Color palette file found in the Animator application, from AutoDesk .CPF Fax file used in The Complete Fax , from Black Ice Software .CPT Compressed archive created in the Apple Macintosh operating system .CRC Circular reference file used in Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .CRD File associated with the Cardfile application introduced in Microsoft's Windows 3.0 .CRF Cross reference file found in the Zortech C++ programming language, from Zortech Inc. .CRP Custom report file created in Visual dBASE, a database program from dBASE, Inc. .CSC Script file in various Corel applications. Similar to a macro or batch file, a script file is a list of commands performed by the computer. .CTF Catalog file developed by MGI to store thumbnail-size images .CTX Ciphertext file used with Pretty Good Privacy, a freely distributed encryption application .CUE Script file used in Web servers for Applause (CUESoft) applications .CUE Cue Cards data file found in Microsoft Works for Windows 3.0 .CUR Cursor file for Microsoft Windows operating systems .CVS Drawing file used in Canvas, an image-editing application from Deneba .CWB Bundle file found in Cakewalk's SONAR 1.3 .CWC Chord library file found in Cakewalk's SONAR 1.3 .CWL Layout file found in Cakewalk's SONAR 1.3 .CWP Project file found in Cakewalk's SONAR 1.3 .CWS Template file used in Claris Works (now AppleWorks) .CWT Template file found in Cakewalk's SONAR 1.3 .CWK Data file found in Claris Works (now AppleWorks) .CY Three-dimensional object file found in the Echo scanning program, from Cyberware Back to top D .DAO Registry Backup file for Microsoft Windows operating systems .DAP Data access page file found in Microsoft Access 2000 .DAT Merge data file used in Corel WordPerfect for Windows applications .DAT Data file used in various applications .DB Table database file found in Paradox 7 from Broderbund .DB_BTREE A database file supported by Berkeley DB, a C-based interface for a number of database formats. .DB_HASH A database file supported by Berkeley DB, a C-based interface for a number of database formats. .DBC Database container file used in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .DBF Tablespace file used in Oracle 8.1.x, a database program from Oracle. .DBF Database file found in database programs such as dBase, Clipper, and FoxPro .DBK Database backup file used in dBASE, an interactive database application from dBASE. .DBK Backup file created in OrCAD Schematic Capture, from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. .DBM Data file used in DataEase accounting programs .DBO Compiled program file found in dBASE IV .DB_RECNO A database file supported by Berkeley DB, a C-based interface for a number of database formats. .DBT Text memo file used in dBASE, an interactive database application from dBASE. .DBV Memo field file used in FlexFile 2, a memo / data storage program .DBX Table file used in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .DC CAD (computer-aided design) file used in DesignCAD, a high-end design application .DC2 CAD (computer-aided design) file used in DesignCAD, a high-end design application .DC5 Drawing file created in DataCAD 5, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC. .DCA Document content architecture text file created in IBM's DisplayWrite .DCF File used in Harvard Graphics Chart XL 3.0 .DCR Published Shockwave movie file in Director Shockwave Studio 8.5, from Macromedia .DCS Bit map graphics file associated with Quark XPress .DCT Database container file found in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .DCT Dictionary database file found in various programs, including Clarion Database Developer .DCX Database container file found in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .DD Compressed archive file created by Norton DISKDOUBLER from Symantec .DDF Data definition file found in Btrieve, a family of data management applications from Pervasis Software .DDI Image file used in DiskDupe, a disk copying program from Micro Systems Designs .DDK Single legal document file, found in a Broderbund legal application, when an individual legal document needs to be modified because of a legislative change. A user will find this file in his system if he has downloaded it as part of a legal update. .DEF Data file used in SmartWare II, a word-processing application for DOS computers .DEF Definition file used with the C++ programming language, from Borland .DEFI Deinstallation script file used in Oracle 7, a database program from Oracle. .DEM Three-dimensional object file, created in the Digital Elevation Model format, from the U.S. Geological Survey .DEV (also .DRV) Device driver file, found in various programs. A driver enables a hardware peripheral (the device, such as a printer) to communicate with a computer. .DEZ Encrypted compressed file made with programs from the DES Encryption Software Group .DFD Data flow diagram graphics file found in applications from Prosa, an Italian freeware developer .DFM Data flow diagram model file found in applications from Prosa, an Italian freeware developer .DGN Graphics/drawing file created in MicroStation, from Bentley Systems, or Microsoft Visio 2002 .DHH Single legal document file containing the document's description and associated help information, found in Broderbund legal applications. .DIC Dictionary file found in such applications as Lotus Notes and Microsoft WinWord .DIB Device-independent bit map file found in Microsoft Windows; can be created in various applications, including Microsoft Visio 2002 .DIF Database file used in VisiCalc, an early spreadsheet application from Software Arts. .DIG File used with the ISP DigiLink Internet Services .DIG Audio file found in Sound Designer I, a digital music application .DIR Dialing directory file found in the ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .DIR Movie file created in MacroMind Director 4.X from MacroMind (Macromedia) .DIR Native files used in Director Shockwave Studio 8.5, from Macromedia .DIS Thesaurus file used in CorelDRAW graphic applications .DKB Three-dimensional object file found in the DKB-Trace ray tracer .DLD Data file used in Lotus 1-2-3 .DLG Dialogue script file used in the C++ programming language from Borland .DLL Export/import filter file used in CorelDRAW graphics applications .DLL Dynamic-link library file. These files, commonly found in Windows and OS/2, are loaded into memory only when the programs they are associated with are running. .DLS Setup file for the Norton DiskLock program .DMD Data module file found in Visual dBASE, a database application from dBASE. .DMF Music module (MOD) file used with the X-Trakker digital music application .DMP Dump file, which contains data from a computer's memory when a program is prematurely terminated .DOB User document found in Microsoft Visual Basic, development software for business applications .DOC Document created in DisplayWrite, a family of word-processing applications from IBM .DOC Document and text files created in word processing applications, including Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect .DOCHTML Word HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .DOCMHTML Word HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .DOS A text file generated in the disk operating system .DOT Document template file used in Microsoft Word .DOT Line-type definition file found in CorelDRAW graphics applications .DOTHTML Word HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) template file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .DOX User document binary form file found in Microsoft Visual Basic, development software for business applications .DOX Text file created in MultiMate for Windows 4.X .DPR Project header file found in the C++ programming language from Borland .DPT Publication file created in Publish-It! .DRC Design rules check report file found in OrCAD Schematic Capture, from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. .DRS Display resource file found in Microsoft WordPerfect for Windows applications .DRV Device Driver file (see .DEV) .DRW Drawing file created in Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .DRW Graphics file used in iGrafx Business and Micrografx Windows Draw .DS4 Vector graphics file used in Micrografx Designer 4 .DSC Discard file found in Oracle database applications .DSD Database file used in DataShaper from Data Shaping Solutions .DSF File found in iGrafx Designer and Micrografx Designer, both vector graphics programs from Micrografx .DSG Saved game file in DOOM .DSK Disk NLM (Netware loadable module) files for Novell Netware .DSN Schematic file created in OrCAD Schematic Capture, from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. .DSR Designer file used in Microsoft Visual Basic, development software for business applications .DSR Driver resource file found in Microsoft WordPerfect for Windows .DSS Digital sound file from Digital Soup .DSW Desktop settings file found in the C++ programming language (version 4.5) from Borland .DSW Workspace file used in Microsoft Developer Studio .DSX Designer binary file used in Microsoft Visual Basic, development software for business applications .DTA Data file used with the Turbo C++ programming language, from Borland .DTM Module file used with DigiTrakker, a digital music application .DTP Text document in Timeworks Publisher 3.X .DTP Template file found in Pressworks from GST Software Publishing .DTP Publication file in Microsoft's Publish It! application .DVC Data file used in Lotus 1-2-3 .DVP Digital Video Project file found in Ulead System's MediaStudio Pro (versions 5.2, 6.0, and 6.5) .DVP Device parameter file found in AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .DW2 Drawing file used in DesignCAD for Windows .DWB Three-dimensional object file (binary) found in Designer's Workbench, Easy T, and EasyScene, modeling programs from Coryphaeus Software .DWBA Three-dimensional object file (ASCII) found in Designer's Workbench, Easy T, and EasyScene, modeling programs from Coryphaeus Software .DWC Compressed archive file created with the DWC compression utility .DWD Digitized file used in DiamondWare, a family of real-time, interactive audio applications .DWF Vector graphics file found in Autodesk applications .DWF Internet file used with AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .DWG AutoCAD drawing file; can be created in AutoCAD or Microsoft Visio 2002 .DWT File created by Dreamweaver 4.0, an HTML page production application from Macromedia .DWZ DVD project file found in Ulead System's DVD MovieFactory application .DXF AutoCAD interchange file; can be created in such applications as AutoCAD, 3D Home Architect (Broderbund), and Microsoft Visio 2002 Back to top E .EBJ Error checking object file used with Geoworks, a mobile Internet application .EBO File used in Microsoft Reader .ED Graphics file created in EasyDraw, a Japanese CAD application .ED5 Image file found in EDMICS, the Engineering Data Management Information and Control System for automating storage, reproduction, and distribution of drawing files .ED6 Image file found in EDMICS, the Engineering Data Management Information and Control System for automating storage, reproduction, and distribution of drawing files .EDA ASR disk image file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EDB Word Pro border graphics file used in Lotus SmartSuite .EDB Data file created in Roots3, a genealogical (family tree) program, from Comsoft, Inc. .EDE EPS disk image found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EDK KT disk image found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EDQ SQ1, SQ2, and KS32 disk image found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EDS SQ80 disk image found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EDT Default settings file in VAX EDT, an Open VMS editing application from Boston Business Computing .EDV VFX-SD disk image found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EFA ASR file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EFE EPS file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EFK KT file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EFQ SQ1, SQ2, and KS32 file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EFS SQ80 file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EFT High-resolution screen font found in ChiWriter, a scientific word-processing application from Horstmann Software Development Corp. .EFV VFX-SD file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EFX Fax document file in EFax applications .EGA EGA display font used in Corel VENTURA Publisher applications .EL Lisp source code found in Emacs Lisp (or Elisp), the language used with the Emacs text editor .ELM Theme-Pack file used in Microsoft FrontPage .ELT Event list text file associated with applications from Prosa, an Italian freeware developer .EMF Enhanced metafile created in Microsoft Windows and Visio 2002 applications .EML Mail file created in Entourage 2001, part of Microsoft Office 2001 for the Mac .EML E-mail message file used with Microsoft Outlook Express .EMZ Compressed enhanced metafile created in Microsoft Windows and Visio 2002 applications .ENC File used in Encore, a music notation program developed by Passport Design Systems and now owed by GVOX .ENC Encoded file found in Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet applications .END Arrow-Head definition table file used in CorelDRAW graphics applications .ENFF Three-dimensional object file (Extended Neutral File Format) created by Eric Haines and used in various applications, including the Standard Procedural Database and free ray tracers .ENG EnerGraphics Chart graphics file .EPS Encapsulated PostScript graphics file, found in graphics programs such as CorelDRAW and VENTURA Publisher, Aldus PhotoStyler, and Adobe Illustrator .EPS Printer font file associated with Epson and Xerox printers .EPS2 Encapsulated PostScript graphics file found in Adobe Level II applications .EPSF Encapsulated PostScript graphics file, found in graphics programs such as CorelDRAW and VENTURA Publisher, PhotoStyler, and Adobe Illustrator .EPSI Encapsulated PostScript Interchange file used in Adobe applications .ERR Generic error message file generated by a program's Help system .ERD Entity Relationship Diagram graphics file used in applications from Prosa, an Italian freeware developer .ERM Entity Relationship Diagram Model file used in applications from Prosa, an Italian freeware developer .ERR Compilation error file found in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .ESL Distributable support library file found in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .EST Streets & Trips map file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .ETH Document file found in Ethnograph (version 5.0 and previous), a qualitative data analysis program from Qualis Research .EUI EPS compacted disk image file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .EVT Event log file found in Windows NT and Windows 2000. An "event" is an action that occurs within a PC's hardware or software. .EWD Express Publisher for Windows text document file .EWL Document found in Microsoft Encarta reference software .EXC Microsoft Word Exclusion dictionary file .EXE Executable file run with applications on DOS computers. An executable file is a format that a computer can execute without the assistance of the user. .EXP Saved chat file on the ICQ network, an online instant messaging program .EZP Compressed file created by the Edify Electronic Workforce Backup Utility compression program Back to top F .F Compressed archive file found in the Unix operating system .F FORTRAN (formula translator) file. FORTRAN is a computer programming language designed by IBM in the 1950s. .FAFF File found in the Fast Advantage database program .FAQ Frequently asked questions text file found in various applications .FAR Music module file found in Farandole Composer .FAS Basic module file used in 3-D Fassade Plus .FAV Navigation bar file used in the Microsoft Outlook e-mail application .FBC Compressed backup file used with FamilyTree Maker, from The Learning Co. .FBK Backup file in Navision Financials, a business management application from Navision Software .FBK Backup file used with FamilyTree Maker, from The Learning Co. .FCD File found in FastCAD, from Evolution Computing .FD Field offsets for compiler file found in DataFlex, a Data Access program for developing database applications .FDB Database file found in Navision Financials, a business management application from Navision Software .FDF Forms document file used with Adobe Acrobat, a program that converts documents to Adobe Portable Document Format files .FFA File used in Microsoft's FastFind application .FFA File associated with the Find Fast utility in the Microsoft Office suite .FFIVW A proposed VRML file format developed by Bernie Roehl and Kerry Bonin. VRML is a platform-independent language used to create virtual reality scene design. .FFL File associated with the Find Fast utility in the Microsoft Office suite .FFL Image file associated with PrintMaster Gold, an image library program from The Learning Co. .FFX File associated with the Find Fast utility in the Microsoft Office suite .FH3 Vector graphics file used in the Aldus Freehand drawing program (version 3.0) .FH4 Vector graphics file used in the Aldus Freehand drawing program (version 4.0) .FHS Three-dimensional object file found in in-house virtual reality software Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, a German company .FI File interface file found in FORTRAN (formula translator), a computer programming language designed by IBM in the 1950s .FIG Three-dimensional object file (FIGure format) found in the REND386, VR386, AVRIL and Gossamer graphics applications .FIL Files list object file used in dBASE Application Generator, from dBASE .FIT File index table file associated with the Microsoft Windows NT operating system .FIF Fractal image graphics format file used in various applications .FIX A generic patch, or fix, file added to a program to correct a flaw. .FKY Macro file found in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .FLA File used in Flash 5.0, an animated Web content developer application from Macromedia .FLB Format library file found in Papyrus, a bibliography-making application from Research Software Design .FLC Animation file used in Autodesk design applications .FLF License file used in Navision Financials, a business management application from Navision Software .FLF Driver file created for IBM's OS/2 operating system .FLI Animation file used in Autodesk design applications .FLL Distributable dynamic link library file used in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .FLM File roll file found in AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .FLP User information (personal data) file created in Family Lawyer, from Broderbund .FLT Filter file used in various applications, including those from Corel and Micrografx .FLT Graphics filter support file used in Aymetrix ToolBook for Microsoft Windows, a content authoring application from Click2learn .FLT Graphics filter file used in various Microsoft programs .FLT Saved flight file created in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 .FLT Music module (MOD) file used with the StarTrekker digital music program .FLT A three-dimensional object file (OpenFlight Format) found in the MultiGen and ModelGen programs, from Multigen .FLX Compiled binary file found in DataFlex, a Data Access Corp. program for developing database applications .FM File used in Adobe FrameMaker (1995 release) .FM1 Spreadsheet file used in Lotus 1-2-3, Version 2.X .FM3 Spreadsheet file used in Lotus 1-2-3, Version 2.X .FMK Make file used in FORTRAN PowerStation, a line of compiler applications from Microsoft .FMO Compile format file used in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .FMT Print file found in Microsoft Schedule+, a scheduling application introduced with Windows 95 .FNK Module file in FunkTracker, a sound file editor application used with the Linux operating system .FO1 Font file found in the Borland Turbo C programming language .FO2 Font file found in Borland Turbo C programming language .FON Bit-mapped font file used in Microsoft Windows operating systems .FON Call log file used in the ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .FON Dialing directory file found in Telix, an online communications program from deltaComm Development, Inc. .FOR Source code file used with the FORTAN programming language, designed by IBM in the 1950s .FP Configuration file used in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .FP3 Database file generated by FileMaker (versions 3.0 through 4.1) .FP3 Document file used in FileMaker Pro (versions 3.0–4.0), from FileMaker .FP3 File created in Floor Plan (version 3.0), from IMSI, an Australian software company .FP5 Document file used in FileMaker Pro (version 5.0), from FileMaker .FP5 Database file generated by FileMaker 5.0 .FPC Catalog file used in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .FPC Catalog file used in Microsoft Visual FoxPro applications .FPT File associated with FileMaker Pro, from FileMaker .FPT Memo field tables file used in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .FPW Floorplan drawing file created in FloorPlan Plus for Windows, a home and office design package from IMSI, an Australian software company .FPX FlashPix format for storing digital images and photographs, developed by Eastman Kodak in 1996 .FRG Uncompiled report file used in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .FRM Form file used in Microsoft Visual Basic, development software for business applications .FRM Symbol report file used in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .FRM Document created in Adobe FrameMaker .FRO Compile report file used in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .FRT Report menu file found in Visual FoxPro database applications from Microsoft .FRX Form stash file found in Microsoft Visual Basic, development software for business applications .FRX Report file used in Microsoft Visual FoxPro applications .FSL Saved form file found in the Corel Paradox family of relational database applications .FSM Wave sample file used in Farandole Composer .FST Linkable program file used in CA-dBFast, a Windows-based application development system from Computer Associates .FSX Data file used in the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet applications .FSX Data file used in the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet program .FT Full Text index file used in Lotus Notes .FTB Index file used in Roots3, a genealogical (family tree) program, from ComSoft, Inc. .FTP File Transfer Protocol file. FTP is a method of sending and receiving files between computers, especially on the Internet. .FTW Document file created by FamilyTree Maker, from The Learning Co. .FW Database file found in Framework, from Selections & Functions .FW2 Database file found in Framework II, from Selections & Functions .FW3 Database file found in Framework III, from Selections & Functions .FW4 Database file found in Framework IV, from Selections & Functions .FWB Backup data file used in FileWrangler, a file management application from CursorArts .FWS Data file associated with file splitting configuration in FileWrangler, a file management application from CursorArts .FX Graphic effects file used in Microsoft Flight Simulator 200 .FXP Compiled source code file used in Microsoft Visual FoxPro database applications Back to top G .GAM Fax document file used in GammaFax applications from SpaceTec .GAU Aircraft gauge files found in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 .GC1 LISP source code file found in Golden Common LISP 1.1, training and development software from Gold Hill (see .L for more information on LISP) .GC3 LISP source code file found in Golden Common LISP 1.3, training and development software from Gold Hill .GDB Database file found in InterBase, from Borland .GDF Dictionary file used in GEOS, an operating system from GeoWorks .GED GEDCOM genealogical application database file .GED Graphics editor file used in applications from Arts & Letters .GEM Vector graphics file used in Corel VENTURA Publisher applications .GEN Compiled template file found in dBASE Application Generator, dBASE .GEN Generated text file used in Corel VENTURA Publisher .GEO VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) Support file used with TurboCAD, a line of computer-aided design products from IMSI. VRML is a platform-independent language used to create virtual reality scene design. .GDS A three-dimensional object file used in CAD applications from McDonnell-Douglas .GEOM Three-dimensional object file found in the Application Visualization System application, from Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. .GFB GIFBlast compressed GIF image file, a freeware program for Macintosh computers .GFI Graphics link presentation file in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .GFO A three-dimensional object file, created by Silicon Graphics, found in the IRIS Performer database application .GFT Font file found in NeoPaint for Windows, an image-editing program from NeoSoft Corp. .GFX Graphics link presentation file used in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .GIB Chart file found in Graph-in-the-Box, from Echoscan .GID Index file used in Microsoft Windows Help tools .GID Global index file used in Microsoft Windows 95 operating system .GIF Graphics Interchange Format file. Used first by CompuServe, GIF is a compression format that compresses and transfers graphic images into digital information. Files with the .GIF extension are bit-mapped (see .BMP). .GIM Graphics link presentation file used in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .GIW Graph-in-the Box for Microsoft Windows presentation file .GIX Graphics link presentation file used in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .GKH EPS family disk image file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .GKS Two-dimensional or three-dimensional graphics file created in the Graphics Kernel System format; similar to Computer Graphics Metafile format .GLM Data file used in GLIM (Generalized Linear Interactive Modeling), statistical software from NAG .GLY Glossary file found in Microsoft WinWord .GMF CGM graphics file used in Applause, data-accessing applications from CUESoft.com .GNA Graphics link presentation file used in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .GNX Graphics link presentation file used in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .GPH Graph file used in Lotus 1-2-3 .GR2 Screen driver file used in Microsoft Windows 3.X operating system .GRA Graph chart file created in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .GRA Data file used in SigmaPlot, a graphing application from SPSS Science .GRF Graph file found in Charisma Graph Plus, from Micrografx .GRP Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application .GSP File associated with The Geometer's Sketchpad, a mathematics application from Key Curriculum Press .GS1 Presentation file created in GraphShow 1.0, a Java-based animation application .GSW Worksheet file created in GraphShow 1.0, a Java-based animation application .GZ Compressed file generated by GZIP, a freeware compression application .GWX Graphics link presentation file used in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .GWZ Graphics link presentation file used in Genigraphics applications, which are bundled with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software Back to top H .H++ Header file created in the Borland C++ programming language .H Program header file used with the C programming language .HAL Hyper Access Lite data file, developed for the OS/2 operating system .HAM Novel Netware loadable module file .HBK Handbook file found in Mathcad, a technical calculation program from Math Soft Engineering and Education .HDA Document file used in Hot Docs, automation software from Capsoft Development .HDL Alternate download listing file found in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .HDR Message header text file used in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .HDX Help index file found in AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .HDX Help index file found in the Zortech C++ programming language from Zortech .HED Document file used in HighEdit, an application for software developers produced by Pinnacle Publishing .HEL Saved game file in Microsoft Hellbender .HFX Voice data file associated with US Robotics Rapid Comm modems .HGL Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language drawing file .HH Header file associated with the Borland C++ programming language .HHP Help information file for remote users found in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec< .HIT Audio file associated with HitPlayer, a networked audio system from Digigram .HLP Help file, found in a variety of applications .HMM Mail read option menu file in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .HPG HPGL plotter vector graphics file used in AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .HPK Compressed archive file generated by HPACK, a multi-system archive application .HPM Privileged members menu file found in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .HPP Program header file created in the Borland C++ programming language .HPP Header file created in the Zortech C++ programming language .HQX Compressed BinHex (a Macintosh encoding format) file .HRM Limited users menu file found in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .HSI Graphics file found in applications from Handmade Software, Inc., including Image Alchemy .HSS Hue saturation file used with Adobe Photoshop .HST History file, used in a variety of software, including ProComm Plus .HTM File used in HomeSite, an HTML editor program from Macromedia .HTML (also .HTM) Hypertext Markup Language file. HTML is the language used to design content for the World Wide Web. Thus, .HTML files are mostly associated with Web pages. .HXM Protocol selection menu found in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .HXX Header file created in the Borland C++ programming language .HYC Hyphenation file used in Corel WordPerfect for Windows applications .HYD Hyphenation Dictionary file used in Corel WordPerfect for Windows applications .HYP Hypertext file (various applications), in which elements are connected to one another via active links Back to top I .I Intermediate file created in the Borland C++ programming language .IAN Text file found in GroundWorks COOL BizTeam, a data modeling tool from Sterling Software .ICA Graphics file based on the IOCA(Image Object Content Architecture) standard .ICC Printer image file used in Kodak applications .ICC Catalog file used in IronClad, security software for networks .ICD Drawing file used in IronClad, security software for networks .ICL Icon library file found in various applications .ICM Image color matching profile, which is used by a color management system to reproduce images from source device to target devices; found in various applications and operating systems, including Microsoft Windows .ICO Icon file used in Microsoft Windows 3.x operating system .ICS Scene file used in IronClad, security software for networks .ICS Calendar file used in Microsoft Outlook e-mail program .IDB Intermediate file used in Microsoft Office Developer Edition .IDD Instrument definition file, based on the MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) protocol for transforming musical sounds into digital form .IDE Project file created in the Borland C++ programming language (version 4.5) .IDF Instrument Drivers file, based on the Musical Instrument Digital Interface protocol, used in Microsoft Windows operating systems' configuration files .IDIF Identification file associated with the address book in Netscape Mail .IDW Vector graphics file used in IntelliDraw .IDX Relational database index file created in the Q&A applications from Symantec .IDX Index file found in Microsoft Outlook Express .IDX Index file found in various applications, including Microsoft FoxPro and Clip Gallery .IFD Form file found in data-capture products from JetForm (now Accelio) .IFF Three-dimensional object file used with LightWave, an animation program .IFF Three-dimensional object file (Amiga and Electronic Arts Interchange File Format) found in the Imagine and Turbo Silver ray tracer programs, from Impulse .IFO Data file used in ImageForge Pro, an image-editing tool developed by CursorArts Company for Microsoft Windows 95 .IFP Script file used in KnowledgeMan, a database application .IFS Compressed fractal image created by Yuvpak, a compression/decompression application .IFS Create executable library file found in ImageForge (freeware) and ImageForge Pro, image creating and editing applications from CursorArts .IFS System file found in IBM's OS/2 operating system .IGES (also .IGS) File based on the Initial Graphics Exchange Specification standard .IGX File associated with iGrafx Professional, iGrafx FlowCharter, iGrafx Process, and iGrafx Process for Six Sigma, all from Micrografx .IIF Interchange file found in QuickBooks for Windows, from Intuit .IL8 File created in Adobe Illustrator, version 8 .ILB Data file created by Scream Tracker, a digital music format .IM Three-dimensional object file created in the IRIS Performer program, from Silicon Graphics .IM8 Raster graphics file from Sun Microsystems .IMF Letter file created in IncrediMail, a free, downloadable email program from IncrediMail, Ltd. .IMG Main image output file created by Vivid 2.0, an image manipulation utility written by Stephen B. Coy .IMG Bit map graphics file found in Corel VENTURA Publisher applications .IMP Improve spreadsheet file found in Lotus applications .IMI Animation file used in IncrediMail, a free, downloadable email program from IncrediMail, Ltd. .IMN Notifier file used in IncrediMail, a free, downloadable email program from IncrediMail, Ltd. .IMS Graphics file used in IncrediMail, a free, downloadable email program from IncrediMail, Ltd. .IMS Create executable library data file found in IconForge, from CursorArts .IMW Sound file used in IncrediMail, a free, downloadable email program from IncrediMail, Ltd. .IND Index file used with dBase IV .IND Shared database file in Microsoft Windows operating systems .INDD File used with Adobe InDesign (1999 release) .INF ASCII-based information or set-up text file .INF Installation script file found in numerous applications .INI Initialization file, found in various applications. This type of file is run when computers boot up or when programs are launched. .INK Pantone reference fills file found in CorelDRAW .INL Inline function file created in the Microsoft Visual C++ programming language .INP Source code form file found in early versions of the Oracle database program .INS Instrument file found in applications from Ensoniq, maker of multimedia sound cards and electronic musical instruments .INS Install script file used with InstallShield .INS Data file found in Corel WordPerfect for Windows .INS Instrument music file used in ADLiB, from Information Systems .INST Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application .IPL Pantone Spot reference palette file found in CorelDRAW .IRS Resource file found in Corel WordPerfect for Windows .IRTP Three-dimensional object file (Interactive Real-Time PHIGS format) used in the TopGen database modeling application, from AAI/Graphicon .ISD Spell checker dictionary file found in RapidFile, from Borland .ISO Based on the ISO 9660 CD-ROM file system standard, an .ISO file stores the contents of a CD-ROM. The ISO(International Organization for Standardization) is the body that sets and governs international standards for data communications. .ISU Uninstall script file used in InstallShield for Windows .IT Music module file associated with the Impulse Tracker digital music format .ITI Instrument file associated with the Impulse Tracker digital music format .ITS Sample file associated with the Impulse Tracker digital music format .IV Three-dimensional object file created in the IRIS Inventor application, from Silicon Graphics .IW Screensaver file found in IdleWild, part of the Microsoft Entertainment Pack (versions 1–3) .IWA Text file used in IBM Writing Assistant application .IXA VCD or SVCD disc image file used in Ulead System's DVD MovieFactory application Back to top J .JAR JavaARchive compressed file for applets and other files (see .JAV for more information). .JAS/.JASC Graphics format file used in various Jasc Software applications .JAV / .JAVA Source code file for JAVA, a programming language created by Sun Microsystems that writes programs geared for downloading files from the Web. An applet is a small JAVA application. .JBD Data file used in SigmaScan, a family of image analysis and measurement applications from SPSS .JBIG Document filed based on the Joint Bilevel Image Group standard .JBF Image browser file found in Paint Shop Pro, a graphics design and photo-editing application from Jasc Software .JBX Project file used in Project Scheduler 4.0, a business application from EnterpriseSoft .JFF see .JPEG .JIF see .JPEG .JFIF see .JPEG .JNB Workbook file found in Sigma Plot (version 5.0), a technical graphing program from SPSS .JOB Vector graphics file in QuestVision created by the conversion of an IMG file .JOR Journal file used in SQL Server, a line of database and analysis applications from Microsoft .JPE see .JPEG .JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group, a compression format for color bit-mapped images named after the committee that set the compression standard. Files stored in this format may take the .JPEG extension or others, including .JFF, .JIF, .JFIF, .JPE, .JPG, and .JTF, and are used with numerous applications, such as QuickTime Picture. .JPG see .JPEG .JS JavaScript source code file. Developed by Netscape, JavaScript is a language supported by Netscape Navigator Web browsers. .JSL File used in Paint Shop Pro, a graphics design and photo-editing application from Jasc Software .JSP File used in JRun Studio, a Java application developer from Macromedia .JTF A JPEG Tagged Interchange Format image file .JTF A bit map file based on the JPEG (Joint Photographic Expert Group) compression standard for color images .JTF Fax document file used with the Hayes JT Fax modem .JTK Java toolkit file created by Sun Microsystems .JW Text document created in JustWrite, a word-processing application from Symantec .JWL Library file found in JustWrite, a word-processing application from Symantec .JZZ File used in Jazz, a spreadsheet application from Lotus Back to top K .KAR Karaoke format MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) music file .KB Keyboard script file created in the Borland C++ programming language (version 4.5) .KB Knowledge Pro program source code file .KBD Keyboard mapping script file used in various applications, including the ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .KBM Keyboard mapping script file used in Reflection, a Web-based terminal emulation program from WRQ .KCL LISP source code file found in Kyoto Common LISP, an implementation of the LISP (list processing) programming language developed in the 1950s for use in artificial intelligence research .KDC Kodak Digital Camera graphics file .KEX Macro file used in KEDIT, a text editor for Windows from Mansfield Software .KEY Icon toolbar file found in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .KEY Data file used in Forecast Pro, a sales forecasting program from Business Forecast Systems .KEY A keyboard macro file. A macro is single keyboard stroke that executes a series of keyboard strokes and/or mouse actions. .KEY Generic security file, such as a software registration number .KFX Image file used in various applications from Kofax Image Products .KIZ Kodak Digital Science Picture Postcard file .KMP KeyMap file used with the Trinity music workstation from Korg .KPP Toolpad file found in SmartPad, from Seiko .KQP Camera file native to Konica applications .KRZ Downloadable sample file used with Kurzweil Music Systems synthesizers, digital pianos, and other instruments .KSF Sample file used with the Trinity music workstation from Korg Back to top L .L Source code file used in LEX (lexical analyzer generator), a compiler for programming languages. A compiler interprets a high-end programming language into a basic language computers understand. .L Source code for used in the LISP (list processing) programming language developed in the 1950s for use in artificial intelligence research .LAB Label file used with the Visual dBase program .LAN Novell Network adapter driver file .LAY Clip art file used in Printmaster Gold, a family of drawing applications from Broderbund .LAY Layout file used in Applause, data-accessing applications from CUESoft.com .LBG Label generator file used in dBASE IV, an interactive database application from dBASE .LBI Library file used in Dreamweaver, an HTML editor application from Macromedia .LBL Label file used in dBASE IV, an interactive database application from dBASE .LBL Label file found in Clipper 5, an application development system from Computer Associates .LBL Label file used in dBFast, an Xbase-compatible development system for Microsoft Windows from Computer Associates .LBM Labels file found in Microsoft Visual FoxPro .LBO Compiled label file used in dBASE IV, an interactive database application from dBASE .LBR Display driver file found in the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet program .LBT Label description file used in Microsoft Visual FoxPro .LBX Label file created in the Microsoft FoxPro database program .LCK Database file found in Adobe Pagemaker .LCN Dictionary file used in Corel WordPerfect for Windows applications .LCN Lection document found in Microsoft WordPerfect for Windows .LCS Data history file used in ACT! for Lotus Notes from Symantec .LD Long distance are codes file used in Telix for Windows, an online communications program from deltaComm. Development .LD1 Overlay file used in dBASE, an interactive database application from dBASE .LDB Lock file used in the Microsoft Access database management program .LDL Library file found in the Corel Paradox family of relational database applications .LEX Dictionary/lexicon file found in various applications, including Microsoft Word .LGO Startup logo file used in Microsoft Windows applications, beginning with version 3.X .LIB Library file found in various applications .LIN Line type file used in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .LIN Interactive music sequencing data file introduced in Electronic Arts programs .LIST Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application .LIT File used with Microsoft Reader, a Windows-based application for reading e-books, based on XML (Extensible Markup Language, a protocol for designing Web documents) .LKO Linked object file found in Microsoft Outlook Express .LL3 Document file created in LapLink (version 3.0), a file transfer and synchronization applications from LapLink .LLX Exchange agent file used in LapLink, a file transfer and synchronization applications from LapLink .LNK A link or shortcut file used in Microsoft Windows operating systems .LOG Log file, found in many applications, such as Microsoft Outlook, which keeps track of a computer's or program's activities. .LOK Compressed file generated by FileWrangler, a file management application from CursorArts .LRF Linker response file created in the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages .LRS Language resource file, used in Corel WordPerfect for Windows applications .LS Three-dimensional object file found in Lightscape Visualization System, from Lightscape Technologies, Inc. .LSA Three-dimensional object file found in Lightscape Visualization System, from Lightscape Technologies, Inc. .LSB Three-dimensional object file found in Lightscape Visualization System, from Lightscape Technologies, Inc. .LSF Library system file used in LOGOS, a programming language for learners .LSL Saved library file used in the Corel Paradox family of relational database applications .LSL Saved library file used in Corel PARADOX applications .LSP File created in AutoLISP, CommonLISP, and other variations of the LISP (list processing) programming language developed in the 1950s for use in artificial intelligence research .LST Spool file used in the Oracle database program from Oracle .LST File associated with Microsoft PowerPoint presentation applications .LTM Form file used in Lotus Forms .LWD Document file created in IBM's LotusWorks .LWOB Three-dimensional object file used with LightWave, an animation program .LYR Layer file used in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .LYT Log file used with TurboTax, from Intuit .LZW Compressed file created by the Lempel Ziv Welch data compression application from Unisys Back to top M .M Program file found in MATLAB, a technical computing application from The MathWorks .M Standard package file used in Mathematica, a technical computing program from Wolfram Research .M1V Video file based on the MPEG standard. Moving Pictures Experts Group is a committee that sets the compression standard for digital audio and video files .M3D Three-dimensional animation file used in Corel MOTION, an application introduced in CorelDRAW 6 .MAC A bit-mapped image generated by MacPaint, a graphics application from Macintosh .MAC A macro file used in various applications. A macro is a single keyboard stroke that executes a series of keyboard strokes and/or mouse actions. .MAD Module file found in the Microsoft Access database management program .MAF Form file used in Microsoft Access, a database management application .MAGIC Configuration file for Magic Mail Monitor, an e-mail program .MAK Project file used in Microsoft Visual Basic and with the Microsoft C++ programming language .MAM Macro file used in Microsoft Access, a database management application .MAP Atlas MapMaker map file; also, a generic map file used in various programs .MAP Data file found in Micrografx Picture Publisher .MAP Map file used for color choices in Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .MAQ Query file created in the Microsoft Access database management program .MAR Report file used in Microsoft Access, a database management application .MAS Lotus Freelance SmartMaster graphics file .MAT Table file used in Microsoft Access, a database management application .MAT Data file used in MATLAB, a technical computing application from The MathWorks .MAX 3D scene file created with Kinetix 3D Studio MAX .MAX Layout file used in the Orcad line of products from Cadence Design Systems .MAX Scanned image file used with Paperport, a scanner application from Visioneer .MAZ Three-dimensional object file found in dVice, from Division Ltd. .MB Memo field values file found in the Corel Paradox family of relational database applications .MBF Money backup file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .MBK Saved e-mail file created in Microsoft Outlook .MCC Configuration file used with Mathcad, a technical calculation application .MCD Document file used with Mathcad, a technical calculation application .MCF Multichannel file found in Xtrack Live, an optional tool that works with Xrack 4.1, from Digigram .MCF Font file found in Mathcad, a technical calculation program from Math Soft Engineering and Education .MCP Printer driver file used in Mathcad, a technical calculation program from Math Soft Engineering and Education .MCR Keyboard macro file found in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC. .MCW Microsoft Word for Macintosh document file .MCW MacWrite II text document .MDA Add-in file used in the Microsoft Access database management program .MDB Database file for Microsoft Access, a database management application .MDE File associated with the Microsoft Access database management program .MDL Music module file used with Digital Trakker .MDL Model file found in Quake, a series of 3-D action games from id Software .MDL Aircraft model file used in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 .MDL Three-dimensional model file used in TurboCAD, a line of computer-aided design products from IMSI .MDL Three-dimensional model file used in the Moray modeling application .MDM Modem definition file used with Telix for Windows, an online communications program from deltaComm. Development .MDN Database template found in the Microsoft Access database management program .MDT Data file used in the Microsoft Access database management program .MDW Workgroup file used in the Microsoft Access database management program .MDX Multiple index file found in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .MDZ Wizard template found in the Microsoft Access database management program .ME Text document file—such as "READ.ME"—in ASCII format (see .ASC) .MED Music module file used with OctaMED Music Editor .MEDIT Three-dimensional object file found in the Medit database modeling program, from Medit Productions .MEM Memory variable save file found in CA-Clipper, an application development system from Computer Associates .MEM Memory variable save file in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .MEM Memory variable save file used in the Microsoft FoxPro database program .MES Message file found in various applications .MESH Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application, and the Meshview program developed at the University of Indiana .MEX Executable command file found in MATLAB, a technical computing application from The MathWorks .MFG Manufacturing file used with Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .MGC Media Catalog file used with Microsoft Office's Clip Organizer .MGF Font file used in various MicroGrafx applications .MGF Three-dimensional object file (Materials and Geometry Format) created by Greg Ward .MHP Picture It! multimedia format file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .MHT Web archive file found in the Microsoft Office 2002 suite .MHTL Web archive file found in the Microsoft Office 2002 suite .MIC File associated with Microsoft Image Composer .MID A music file created with the Musical Instrument Digital Interface protocol. MIDI is the standard format for transforming music sounds into data (and vice versa). Used with computers and music synthesizers. .MIM (see also .MME) A multipart file created in the MIME(Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) format. MIME is the standard format for attaching non-text files, such as spreadsheets, to e-mail messages. An attachment with the .MIM extension can be opened with a decompression program such as WinZip. .MIX Picture file generated by Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 .MIX Microsoft Picture It! Publishing picture file .MIX miXart console save file found in miXart8 and miXart8CN (CobraNet I/O for miXart8), from Digigram .MLM E-mail file created in GroupWise, a family of e-mail and collaboration applications from Novell .MM Text file found in Multimate Advantage II, from Borland .MME see .MIM .MMF (see also .MSG) Microsoft Mail message file .MMM Multimedia movie file created with MacroMind Director (version 3.X), from MacroMind (Macromedia) .MMM Microsoft Multimedia Movie file .MND Menu source file used with the AutoCAD Menu Compiler from Autodesk .MNG Map file found in AAA Map'n'Go, from DeLorme Mapping .MNT Menu file found in the Microsoft FoxPro database program .MNU Menu file found in Visual dBASE, a database program from dBASE .MNX Menu file found in the Microsoft FoxPro database program .MNX Compiled menu file created in AutoCAD, a general design application from Autodesk .MNY Money document file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .MOD Three-dimensional object file used in the Wavefront line of animation applications, from Wavefront/Alias Technologies .MOV Movie file format associated with Apple's QuickTime for Microsoft Windows .MOV Movie file found created in PowerPoint (Microsoft Office 2001) .MOVIE A video file created with QuickTime, a Macintosh video application .MP2 MPEG Audio Layer 2 file. MPEG stands for Moving Pictures Experts Group, a committee that sets the compression standard for digital audio and video files. .MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 file. MPEG stands for Moving Pictures Experts Group, a committee that sets the compression standard for digital audio and video files. .MPC Calendar file created in Microsoft Project, a project management application program in Office 2000 .MPD Database file created in Microsoft Project, a project management application program in Office 2000 .MPE Animation file using the standard set by the Moving Pictures Experts Group, a committee that sets the compression standard for digital audio and video files. .MPG Animation file using the standard set by the Moving Pictures Experts Group, a committee that sets the compression standard for digital audio and video files. .MPP Project file created in Microsoft Project, a project management application program in Office 2000 .MPR Compiled menus file found in the Microsoft FoxPro database programs .MPS Pocket Streets map file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .MPV View file used in Microsoft Project, a project management application program in Office 2000 .MPV A video file based on the MPEG digital video compression standard .MPX Compiled menu program file created in the Microsoft FoxPro database applications .MPX Exchange file used with Microsoft Project, a project management application program in Office 2000 .MRB Multiple resolution bitmap graphics file used with the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages .MSC Makefile used with the Microsoft C programming language .MSDL Three-dimensional object file (Manchester Scene Description Language format) created at the University of Manchester in England .MSG (see also .MMF) Microsoft Mail Message file .MSP Bit-mapped file found in Microsoft Paint, a Windows patch install file, or a Magix Media Studio project file .MSW Text file used in Microsoft Word .MTV Three-dimensional object file found in the MTV ray tracer application .MU Menu file found in Quattro Pro, from Corel .MULAW Generic audio file used with various audio applications .MUS Music audio data file found in applications from Electronic Arts .MUS Music file for MusicTime Deluxe, a music notation program developed by Passport Design Systems and now owed by GVOX .MVF Stop frame file found in AutoCAD, a general design application from Autodesk .MVI Movie command file used in AutoCAD, a general design application from Autodesk .MWP Smartmaster file used with Lotus WordPro 97 .MXT Data file created with the Microsoft C programming language .MYS Saved game file for Myst, from Redorb Entertainment / Broderbund Back to top N .NB Text file used in Nota Bene, an academic research and writing application from Nota Bene Associates .NCB File found in Microsoft Developer Studio .NCC Computer numeric control file found in CamView 3D .NCF Internal clipboard file used in Lotus Notes .NCS Novell Netware command script file .NDX Index file used with dBASE database applications (versions II, III, and IV), from dBASE .NDX Index file found in CINDEX, an index preparation program from Indexing Research .NET Netlist output file found in Orcad Schematic Capture, from Cadence Design Systems .NET Configuration file used with various networks and servers. It contains commands dictating the way a network system is set up. .NFF Three-dimensional object file found in the MTV ray tracer application .NFF Three-dimensional object file (Neutral File Format) created by Eric Haines and used in various applications, including the Standard Procedural Database and free ray tracers .NFF Three-dimensional object file (ASCII) found in the WorldTookKit graphics program, from Sense8 .NLB Data file used in Oracle 7, a database program from Oracle .NLM Novell Netware loadable module file .NLX Form file found in FormWorx 3.0 .NS2 A database file found in Lotus Notes 2. Subsequently numbered files, such as .NS3, are database files in the next version of the program. .NSF Database file created in Lotus Notes .NSO Document file found in NetObjects Fusion, an HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) editing application from NetObjects .NST Music module file used in Noise Tracker .NT Startup file associated with Microsoft Windows NT operating system .NTF Database template file used in Lotus Notes applications .NTF Database template used in Lotus Notes .NTX Index file used in the CA-Clipper, an application development system from Computer Associates .NUF Message file created for new users in ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .NURBS Three-dimensional object file (Nonlinear Uniform Rational B-Splines format) created by the Computer Science Department of the University of Utah for its Alpha_1 geometric modeling program .NWC Song file created in NoteWorthy Composer, a music composition and notation processor for Windows, from NoteWorthy Software .NWC Song file found in NoteWorthy Composer, a music composition processing application for Windows from NoteWorthy Software .NWS News file generated by Microsoft's Outlook Express e-mail program Back to top O .O Object file used in the Unix operating system .OAB Address Book file used with Microsoft's Outlook e-mail application .OAZ Fax file found in NetFax Manager, from OAZ Communications .OBD Binder template file found in the Microsoft Office suite of applications .OBD Binder file associated with the Microsoft Office suite .OBJ Three-dimensional object file used in the Wavefront line of animation applications, from Wavefront/Alias .OBJ Three-dimensional object file found in the xdart and x3d (version 2.0) rendering programs .OBR Object browser data file used with the Borland C++ programming language .OBS Script file created in ObjectScript, an object-oriented programming language from Source Forge .OBT Office binder template file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .OBV Visual interface file found in ObjectScript, an object-oriented programming language from Source Forge .OBZ Office binder wizard file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .OCR Transcribed fax-to-text file used with FAXGrabber, from Caere .OCT Three-dimensional object file (binary octree format) created by Greg Ward and found in the Radiance radiosity renderer, a free application made for the Unix operating system .ODIF A binary file based on the Open Document Interchange Format, which is associated with Open Document Architecture .ODL Library source file used with the Microsoft Visual C++ programming language .ODL Three-dimensional object file created in the Object Description Language .ODS Mailbox file created in the Microsoft Outlook Express e-mail program .OFD Form definition file found in ObjectView .OFF Three-dimensional object file (Object File Format) developed by Digital Equipment Corp. for use with a variety of platforms, programs, and languages .OFF Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application, as well as the Meshview program developed at the University of Indiana .OFT Template file used in Microsoft's Outlook e-mail application .OFN FileNew documents found in the Microsoft Office suite .OLB Object library file developed by Microsoft .OLD Backup file found in various applications .OLE OLE (object linking and embedding) object file. Object linking and embedding is a process by which information is shared between different applications within an operating system. .OLE An Object Linking and Embedding custom control file in Microsoft applications. OLE is a method of sharing information (by way of linking or embedding) between different applications within an operating system. .OOGL Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application. In addition, this extension identifies WebOOGL files, a format that enables URL links to be embedded in 3D objects. .OPJ Project file found in Orcad Schematic Capture, from Cadence Design Systems .OPS Office profile settings file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .OPT File used in Microsoft Developer Studio .ORA Parameter file used in the Oracle database applications from Oracle .ORA Configuration file used in the Oracle database applications from Oracle .ORC Script file found in Oracle 7, a database program from Oracle .ORG Calendar file used in Lotus Organizer, a personal information manager application .OR2 Calendar file used in Lotus Organizer 2, a personal information manager application .OR3 Calendar file used in Lotus Organizer 97, a personal information manager application .OSS Saved search file created in the Microsoft Office suite .OST Offline file associated with Microsoft's Outlook e-mail program .OST Offline file created in the Microsoft Outlook e-mail program .OTL Template file found in Super NoteTab, an HTML editor from Fookes Software .OTL Template file used in PrintMaster Gold, a family of drawing applications from Broderbund .OTX Text file found in Olitext Plus, from Olivetti .OUT Output file created with the Microsoft C programming language .OV Database file used in Revelation, a DOS-application development program from Revelation Software .OVE Score file in Cakewalk Overture, a music and sound production application from Twelve Tone Systems, Inc. .OVL Legal document library file found in legal applications, such as Family Lawyer, from Broderbund Back to top P .P Source code used with Pascal, a high-level programming language developed by Niklaus Wirth in 1971 .PA1 Worktable file found in PageAhead Software applications .PAB Personal Address Book file used in Microsoft's Outlook e-mail program .PAK Compressed archive file .PAK WAD file used in the Quake game, from id Software; a WAD file contains information about the game, such as game levels, characters, and images .PAL Color palette file used in various applications, including Microsoft programs .PAL Library palette file found in Adobe Pagemaker .PAN Printer specific file used in CorelDRAW applications .PAR Permanent output file generated in Microsoft Windows 3.x operating systems .PAS Source code file used with the Borland Pascal programming language .PAT Hatch pattern file found in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .PAT Pattern file found in CorelDRAW applications .PB Phone book file used in WinFax PRO, a fax management application from Symantec .PB1 Backup Plan file created in 3D Home Architect (v. 4.0), from Broderbund .PBD Phone book file used in the FaxIT shareware application .PBD Dynamic library file used in PowerBuilder, a database development application .PBI Profiler binary input file found in Microsoft Source Profiler, a component of Visual C++ 5.0 and 6.0 .PBK Phonebook file associated with Microsoft applications .PBL Library file used in PowerBuilder, a database development application .PBM Portable bit map graphics file used in applications from Jasc Software .PBO Profiler binary output file used in Microsoft Source Profiler, a component of Visual C++ 5.0 and 6.0 .PBR Resource file used in PowerBuilder, a database development application .PC Text file found in IBM computers and applications .PC ZSoft PC Paintbrush bit map file .PCB PowerPoint application data file .PCC Cutout picture vector graphics file found in ZSoft PC Paintbrush .PCD Photo CD file created by Eastman Kodak .PCE Name map file used in Eudora Mailbox family of e-mail applications .PCF Profiler command file used in Microsoft Source Profiler, a component of Visual C++ 5.0 and 6.0 .PCH Precompiled header file used in the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages .PCI PCI miniport file used with Microsoft Windows system files .PCL Printer Control Language file developed by Hewlett-Packard .PCM Pulse code modulation (audio) file .PCP Live Update Pro file, a downloadable feature for Norton Utilities 3.0 for Windows 95 .PCS Picture storage file found in Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software .PCT (see also .PIC / .PICT) Graphics file based on the PICT graphics format developed by Apple in 1984; used with graphics applications designed for Macintosh computers .PCX Bit map graphics file created in ZSoft PC Paintbrush .PDB File used in Pegasus database programs .PDB Database and document file used with 3Com's PalmPilot wireless devices .PDB Physical model backup file used in PowerDesigner, a series of database design applications from Sybase .PDD Graphics file used with Paint Shop Pro, from Jasc Software, and Adobe PhotoDeluxe .PDD Image file used in Adobe PhotoDeluxe .PDF (see also .ABF) File type of output from Adobe Acrobat software (1993 release), other Adobe applications, and Microsoft Office applications (if the user has full Acrobat installed) .PDF Printer definition file used with Novell Netware .PDG Data file used in PrintShop Deluxe, a graphics application from Broderbund .PDL Project description language file used with the Borland C and C++ programming languages .PDM Physical model file used in PowerDesigner, a series of database design applications from Sybase .PDP File used in PrintShop Deluxe, a graphics application from Broderbund .PDS Data/archive files from the Planetary Data System, sponsored by NASA's Office of Space Science .PDT Database file created in ProCite, an Internet search and reference-building application from ISI ResearchSoft .PDX Database index file created in ProCite, an Internet search and reference-building application from ISI Research Software .PDX Catalog index file found in Adobe Acrobat .PE3 Image archive file used with QuickViewer, an e-mail viewing application from Novell .PE3 Image archive file used in PhotoImpact, from Ulead Systems .PEB Program editor bottom overflow file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows library .PED Program Editor delete save file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows library .PEM Program Editor macro file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows library .PEQ Program Editor pint queue file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows library .PER Program Editor resident area file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows library .PES Program Editor workspace file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows library .PET Program Editor top overflow file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows library .PFC Personal Filing Cabinet file used in the America Online Internet access program .PFD File used in Optima, a process application from Micrografx .PFK Programmable function keys file in XTree and XTree Gold, disk management programs by Central Point Software .PFK Programmable function keys file used with XTreePro, a disk management program from Central Point Software .PFR File associated with Paint Shop Pro from Jasc Software .PFS Word processing file generated by pfs:Write, versions 1.X–2 .PFT Printer font file used with ChiWriter, a scientific word processing application from Horstmann Software Development .PGM Portable grayscale bit map file used with the Unix operating system .PGM Program file used in Signature Software, a digital handwriting application .PGN Portable game notation file used in various gaming applications, such as ChessMaster, from The Learning Co. .PH Phrase table file created in the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages .PHD PolyHedra Database three-dimensional object file found in Kaleido and IRIS Inventor, from Silicon Graphics .PHN Phone list file used with UltraFax, and Internet-based faxing service from UltraNet .PHR Phrases file found in Locoscript, a localization and translation service .PIC 3D image file found in Softimage, a visual content creation application from Softimage .PIC Bit-mapped graphic file found in PC Paint .PIC Picture file used with Lotus applications .PIC / .PICT Graphics file based on the PICT graphics format developed by Apple in 1984; used with graphics applications designed for Macintosh computers .PIF Program information file, used in various applications .PIF Compressed archive file used in Macintosh applications .PIN Data file used in the Epic Pinball game from Epic MegaGames, Inc. .PJ Project file used in Super Project, a family of project management applications for eBusinesses, from Computer Associates .PJX Project file used in Microsoft's Visual FoxPro database application .PJT Memo file found in the Microsoft Visual FoxPro database program .PJT Project file used in the Microsoft Visual FoxPro database program .PL1 First Floor Plan file created in 3D Home Architect (v. 4.0), from Broderbund .PL2 Second Floor Plan file created in 3D Home Architect (v. 4.0), from Broderbund .PL3 Third Floor Plan file created in 3D Home Architect (v. 4.0), from Broderbund .PL Source code file used in Perl, a high-level programming language created by Larry Wall .PL Source code file used in Prolog, a logic programming language .PLB Library file used in Microsoft's Visual FoxPro database application .PLC Add-in file used in the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet programs .PLG Three-dimensional object file (PoLyGon format) found in the REND386, VR386, AVRIL and Gossamer graphics applications .PLI Data description file used in Oracle 7.0, a database program from Oracle Corp. .PLL Pre-linked library file found in the Clipper 5, an application development system from Computer Associates .PLM Module (music) file used with DisorderTracker2 .PLN File associated with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows application .PLN Saved flight plan file created in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 .PLR Pilot file used in the Descent game from Descent Network Team .PLS Sample file used with DisorderTracker2 .PLT Plot drawing file used with AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .PLT Prelinked transfer file found in Clipper 5, an application development system from Computer Associates .PLT Palette file used in various graphics applications .PLT Organizer layout files used in SmartSuite, from Lotus .PLY Data file used in PopMail, a free, downloadable e-mail application .PLY Presentation screen file used in Harvard Spotlight, a shareware application from Software Publishing .PLY Three-dimensional object file created by ZipPack, from Silicon Graphics .PM3 Document file found in Adobe PageMaker 3.0 .PM4 Document file found in Adobe PageMaker 4.0 .PM5 Document file found in Adobe PageMaker 5.0 .PM6 Document file found in Adobe PageMaker 6.0 .PM Presentation Manager graphics file used in IBM's OS/2 operating system .PMD File used in Adobe PageMaker applications .PNG File used in Fireworks 4.0, a Web graphics design application from Macromedia .PNG Picture It! main file format found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .PNG A file created in the Portable Network Graphics format .PNG Browser catalog file used with Paint Shop Pro, a graphics design and photo editing application from Jasc Software .PNT Pen Table plotting file used in Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .PNT Graphics file used in MacPaint .POP Pop-up menu file used in the dBase database program .POG File found in the Descent game (version 2) from Descent Network Team .POL A native three-dimensional data file format found in applications from InnovMetric Software Inc. .POLY Three-dimensional object file (ASCII format) used in the PRISMS database application, from Side Effects Software .POP Pop-up file used in Visual dBASE, a database application from dBASE .POP Message index file found in PopMail, an e-mail application from PopMail.com .POT Template file used with Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation application .POV Three-dimensional scene description language file used in POV-Ray (Persistence of Vision ray tracer), a free 3D graphics application .PP Compressed Amiga archive file used in PowerPacker, for PalmPilots .PP4 Picture Publisher 4.0 file from Micrografx .PP5 Picture Publisher 5.0 file from Micrografx .PPA Add-in file used with Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation application .PPF File used in iGrafx Image and Micrografx Picture Publisher, both raster-image products from Micrografx .PPF Presentation file used in Paint Shop Pro 7.0, from Jasc Software .PPI Graphics file used in Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation application .PPM Portable pixmap color image file created by the PBMPLUS toolkit .PPO Preprocessed output file used with Clipper 5, an application development system from Computer Associates .PPP Publication file used in the PagePlus family of desktop publishing applications from Serif .PPS Slide show file used in Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation application .PPT Presentation file created with Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation application .PPX Publication file used in the PagePlus family of desktop publishing applications from Serif .PQB Master book backup file found in PowerQuest BootMagic, a storage application from PowerQuest .PR2 Printer driver file used with dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .PR2 Presentation file used in Aldus Persuasion 2.X, a desktop presentation application for Macintosh .PR3 Presentation file used in Aldus Persuasion 3.X, a desktop presentation application for Macintosh .PR3 Postcript printer deriver file used with dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .PR4 Presentation file generated by Harvard Graphics for Windows 7.0 .PRC Resource file used with the PalmPilot .PRD Printer driver file used with various applications; a printer driver allows a computer to communicate with a printer .PRE Settings file used with the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages .PRE Presentation file generated by Lotus Freelance .PRF Settings file found in Macromedia Director, a multimedia authoring program .PRF Printer drive file used in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .PRG Program source file used in various applications, including dBASE IV, Clipper 5, and Microsoft Visual FoxPro .PRG Program file used in WAVmaker, a MIDI-related application from Polyhedric Software .PRG Program source files used in various applications .PRN Text file used in Lotus 1-2-3 Symphony .PRN Windows printer file used in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .PRO Source code file found in the Prolog programming language .PRO Project file used in Terramodel, a 3D land modeling application from Spectra Precision Software .PRO Configuration file found in Pro/ENGINEER, design software from Parametric Technology .PROP Three-dimensional object file found in the Application Visualization System application, from Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. .PRS Presentation file used in Harvard Graphics for Windows, versions 1–3 .PRS Printer resource font file used with Corel WordPerfect for Windows .PRS Procedure file found in the dBASE IV database program .PRT Part file found in Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .PRX Compile program file used in Microsoft Visual FoxPro .PRZ Graphics file used in Lotus Freelancer 97, a personal information manager application .PS File created in PostScript, an Adobe Systems page description language program used by printers to read the contents of a page before it is printed .PSD Bit map file used in Adobe Photoshop (1990 release) .PSF Outline PostScript printer font file used with ChiWriter, a scientific word processing application from Horstmann Software Development .PSM Sound data file found in the Epic Pinball game from Epic MegaGames .PSM Symbol table file found in the Turbo Pascal programming language .PSP Pocket Streets pushpin file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .PSP Image file used in Paint Shop Pro applications from Jasc Software .PST Personal Folder file used in Microsoft's Outlook e-mail program .PSW Document created in Pocket Word in Microsoft Office 2002 .PT3 Template file found in Adobe PageMaker 3.0 .PT4 Template file found in Adobe PageMaker 4.0 .PT5 Template file found in Adobe PageMaker 5.0 .PT6 Document created in Adobe Photoshop, version 6 .PTB Table file used with Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .PTD Table file used with Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .PTR QWK Reader pointer file used with the qmail e-mail software program .PTU Three-dimensional object file (Performer Terrain Utilities format) found in IRIS Performer, from Silicon Graphics .PUB Publication file used in Corel's VENTURA Publisher .PUB Document file created in Microsoft Publisher .PVD Script file found in Instalit, an installation application .PVL Library file used in Instalit, an installation applications .PWD Document file used in Microsoft Pocket Word .PWP Text document used in Professional WritePlus, the word processing tool in Page Plus 6.0 from Serif .PWZ Wizard file found in Microsoft PowerPoint. A wizard gives step-by-step instructions for using an application's features. .PX Primary database index file used in Paradox, from Broderbund .PXL Spreadsheet file used in Microsoft Pocket Excel .PY Saved e-mail messages created in the Yahoo! e-mail program .PY Saved e-mail message file used with the Yahoo! e-mail program .PZD Default settings file found in Pizazz Plus, a family of screen capture programs from Application Techniques .PZO Overlay file found in Pizazz Plus, a family of screen capture programs from Application Techniques .PZP Palette file found in Pizazz Plus, a family of screen capture programs from Application Techniques .PZT Transfer file found in Pizazz Plus, a family of screen capture programs from Application Techniques .PZX Swap file used with found in Pizazz Plus, a family of screen capture programs from Application Techniques Back to top Q .QAD Document file in QuickArt, a clip-art library from Wheeler Arts .QAG Data file used in Quick Access Group, from Norton Desktop/Symantec .QAP Application file used in Omnis Quartz, developer software from Raining Data Corp. .QBE Saved query file created in the dBASE IV database program from dBASE .QBE Saved query file created in Quattro Pro, from Corel .QBO Compiled query file created in dBASE IV .QBW Data file found in QuickBooks for Window, a spreadsheet application from Intuit .QCP PureVoice file from QUALCOMM Inc. PureVoice is a voice-enabling software application for wireless/portable devices. .QD0 Data file (segment 10), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD1 Data file (segment 1), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD2 Data file (segment 2), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD3 Data file (segment 3), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD3D Metafile for the QuickDraw 3D game from Macintosh .QD4 Data file (segment 4), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD5 Data file (segment 5), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD6 Data file (segment 6), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD7 Data file (segment 7), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD8 Data file (segment 8), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QD9 Data file (segment 9), created in Omnis Quartz, a line of database development programs from Omnis Software/Raining Data .QDF Data file used in Quicken, home finance software from Intuit .QDK Backup file containing startup files for QEMM, a memory-boosting family of programs from Symantec .QDT Data file found in QuickBooks from Intuit .QEF Query file created in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application .QEF Query file found in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program .QEL Electronic library file used in Quicken, home finance software from Intuit .QFL Document file found in FamilyLawyer, from The Learning Co. .QFX File used in QuickLink, a fax/mobile phone application from Smith Micro Software .QIF Import file used in Quicken, home finance software from Intuit .QIF Image file used in QuickTime, an Apple application that allows Mac and Windows users to play audio and video files on their PCs .QLB Library file used with the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages .QPQ Project file in Corel's Quattro Pro .QPX Generated query program file found in Microsoft Visual FoxPro .QRS Equation editor support file used in Corel's WordPerfect for Windows .QRT Three-dimensional object (scene) file found in the QRT ray tracer .QRY Query file created in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .QSD Date file used in Quicken, home finance software from Intuit .QT Movie file associated with QuickTime, an Apple application that lets Mac and Windows users play audio and video files on their PCs. QuickTime was originally released in 1991; the current version is QuickTime 5.0. .QTI QuickTime image file .QTIF QuickTime image file .QTM QuickTime movie file .QTP Preferences file found in QuickTime, an Apple application that allows Mac and Windows users to play audio and video files on their PCs .QTS QuickTime image file .QTVR Three-dimensional scene file (QuickTime Virtual Reality platform), from Apple .QTX QuickTime image file .QUAD Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application .QW Write program file found in the Q&A applications from Symantec .QWK Message file created in the QWK Reader e-mail application .QXD Data file used in Quark Xpress, a desktop publishing application that debuted in 1987. The current version is 5.0. .QXL Element library file found in the Quark Xpress family of desktop publishing programs .QXP Document created in the Quark Xpress desktop publishing program .QXT Template filed used in the Quark Xpress desktop publishing application Back to top R .R Resource file used in the Pegasus Mail e-mail application .RA RealAudio file, played on the RealPlayer from RealNetworks .RAD Radar data file created in Radar ViewPoint, a radar data analysis application from Airways Technology .RAD Three-dimensional native file format found in Radiance, a free ray tracer (architectural rendering) application designed primarily for the Unix operating system by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory .RAM Metafile used with the RealAudio, played on the RealPlayer from RealNetworks .RAO File used in ReadAllOver, an imaging software from YOUniverse Systems .RAR Compressed archive file created by RAR Archiver .RAS (see .RF, .SRF, .SUN) Sun Raster graphics file, from Sun Microsystems. A raster graphic is a digital image named for the viewing area on a computer's monitor. .RAY Three-dimensional object file used in the RayDream animation program, from Ray Dream, Inc. .RAY Three-dimensional object file found in Rayshade, a freeware ray tracer for the Unix operating system created by Craig Kolb .RBF Data file created in R:BASE, a family of multiuser database applications from R:BASE Technologies .RC Resource script file used with the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages, as well as the Borland C++ programming language .RC Configuration file used in Emacs, a real-time display editor from GNU Software .RCG Newsgroup file used with Netscape Navigator Internet browser .RCH Script file associated with Applause (CUESoft.com) applications running on PalmPilots .RD1 File used in Ray Dream Designer Graphics 1.0, a three-dimensional graphics application from MetaCreations Corp. Subsequently numbered files (.RD2, for example) are from newer versions of the program. .RDF Compiled UIC source code file used with Geoworks UI Compiler .RDL Registered level file created in the Descent gaming application from Descent Network Team .REC Data file used with the Epilnfo statistics application .REC Voice file found in RapidComm, from U.S. Robotics .REC Recorded macro file found in Microsoft Windows 3.x operating systems .REG Registration file, found in various applications .REG Registration file found in the Microsoft Windows 3.X operating system .REP Reply file created with the QWK Reader e-mail program .REP Report file created in Visual dBASE, a database application from dBASE .REP Report file created with Visual Report Designer, from Timberline Software .REP Report file used in DataBOSS, a relational database application development system for Windows .REP Report file created in CodeReporter, a report writer program from HALLoGRAM Publishing .REP Organizer layout files used in SmartSuite, from Lotus .RES Resource file used with the Microsoft Visual C++ programming language .RES Compiled resource file created with the Borland C++ programming language .RES Resource file created by the dBASE IV database application, from dBASE .REV Revision file used in GeoWorks, a mobile communications platform .REX Source code file used with the Rexx procedural programming language .REX Report definition file created in the Oracle database application, from Oracle .RF Raster graphics file created by Sun Microsystems .RF (see .RAS) Sun Raster graphics file, from Sun Microsystems .RH Resource header file used with the Borland C++ programming language (version 4.5) .RI Product registration information file used in Lotus SmartSuite .RIB Three-dimensional object file created in the Renderman Interface Bytestream protocol, from Pixar Animation Studios .RIF Image file used in MetaCreations Painter 5.0 for Macintosh .RIF RIFF bit map graphics file used in Painter, from Fractal Design .RIFF Multimedia file created in the Resource Interchange File Format, from Microsoft .RIS Three-dimensional object file (Range Image Standard format) used in the REPLICA and REVERSA programs .RIX Bit map graphics file that is the native format of the ColoRIX VGA Paint program .RL1 Registered level file created in the Descent gaming application (version 1), from Descent Network Team .RL2 Registered level file created in the Descent gaming application (version 2), from Descent Network Team .RLE Run-length encoded file for Windows, a variation of the .BMP (bit map) file. .RLZ Realizer source code file found in CA-Realizer, a visual development application from Computer Associates .RM RealMedia video file, played on the RealPlayer from RealNetworks .RMD Document file used in RegMaid, a downloadable Microsoft tool used for cleaning a system's registry .RMF Rich Map Format file, used in various 3-D games to store maps .RMF Rich Music Format audio file from Beatnik .RMI MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) music file, used in various applications; MIDI is the protocol for changing musical sounds into electronic data .RMK Make file used in Clipper RMake, from Computer Associates .RMM Media file used with RealPlayer .RN Program file found in Nota Bene, an academic research and writing application from Nota Bene Associates .RND Rendering slide file used with AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .RNX Media file used with RealPlayer .ROV Data file used in the Rescue Rover gaming application from id Software .RPD Database file used in RapidFile, a database application from Ashton-Tate .RPL Text document file used in Replica Technology three-dimensional object libraries .RPL Video file found in the Tomb Raider gaming application from Eidos Interactive Limited .RPM Media file that runs on RealPlayer from RealNetworks .RSC Resource file, found in various applications .RSL Reports file crated in Paradox 7 from Broderbund .RSM Resume file found in Winway Resume Writer, for Windows 95/98 .RTF Rich Text Format document file. RTF is a "plain-Jane" text document format that can be opened and read by a variety of operating systems and applications. .RTL Run-Time Library file from Norton Utilities/Symantec .RTM Music module file used with Real Tracker, a digital music composition program .RTP Update file found in TurboTax, from Intuit .RTRACE Three-dimensional object file used with the RTrace ray tracer .RTS Runtime library file used in CA-Realizer, a visual development application from Computer Associates .RWS Resource workshop data file used with the Borland C++ programming language .RWX Script file found in RenderWare, a graphics application from Criterion Software Ltd. .RWX Three-dimensional object (shape) file found in Meme, a commercial virtual reality system from Immersive Systems Back to top S .S Assembler source code file used with the Unix operating system .S Source code file used in Scheme, a programming language created by Guy Lewis Steele Jr. and Gerald Jay Sussman that is an offshoot of the Lisp programming language .S1K Three-dimensional object file found in SIMNET (Simulator Network), a simulation program for the military from DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and the U.S. Army .S3D File found in three-dimensional graphics programs iGrafx 3D and Simply 3D, both from Micrografx .S3M File created with the Scream Tracker 3 digital music composition program .SAF Archive file created in the Standard Archive Format, from AMSC (the Advanced Missile Signature Center), a facility in the United States that integrates an archive of signatures and related data with computer systems and other resources necessary for cataloging, retrieving, analyzing, and distributing multiple types of data and media .SAIF Data file created in the Spatial Archive Interchange Format, a format for storing geographical data .SAL Data file found in SORITEC, an econometric and statistical analysis application from Full Info Software .SAM Document file created in AMI Pro, from Lotus .SAR Compressed image file created in the SAR compression format .SAT ACIS Solid Modeling Objects file used with TurboCAD, a line of computer-aided design products from IMSI .SAV Saved file, found in various applications .SBD Data definition file used in Superbase, a peer-to-peer client/server database from Superbase Developers .SBF Data file used in Superbase, a peer-to-peer client/server database from Superbase Developers .SBF Database file found in Superbase 95 .SBI Instrument file used in Creative Labs' SoundBlaster sound card .SBK Bank file found in SoundFont (version 1.X), from E-mu/ENSONIQ .SBL Flash object file used with the Shockwave multimedia player from Macromedia .SBQ Query definition file used in Superbase, a peer-to-peer client/server database from Superbase Developers .SBP Program files for Superbase, a peer-to-peer client/server database .SBT Notes file used in Superbase 4 for Windows, a peer-to-peer client/server database from Superbase Developers .SBV Form definition file used in Superbase, a peer-to-peer client/server database from Superbase Developers .SB! Locking file used with Superbase, a peer-to-peer client/server database from Superbase Developers .SC Script file used with Broderbund's Paradox .SC Display driver file used in Design FrameWork II, from Cadence Design Systems Inc. .SC2 File used in Microsoft Schedule+ 7.0, a scheduling application introduced with Windows 95 .SC3 Saved game file for Sim City 3000, from Electronic Arts .SC4 Level file used in the RollerCoaster Tycoon game from Hasbro .SCD Schedule file used in TurboTax, from Quicken .SCD File used in Microsoft Schedule+, a scheduling application introduced with Windows 95 .SCD Data file found in Microsoft Schedule+ 7.0, a scheduling application introduced with Windows 95 .SCENE Three-dimensional geometric data file .SCENE Three-dimensional scene file created in the Sculpt3D program .SCF Multimedia show file created with ScoreMaker, a tool that comes with MediaBlitz, an application for multimedia presentations .SCF Command file used in the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser .SCH Data file used in Microsoft Schedule+, a scheduling application introduced with Windows 95 .SCH Schematics file found in the Orcad line of applications from Cadence Design Systems .SCI SciFAX fax document file .SCN Scene data file found in Calgari's trueSpace2 .SCN Screen file associated with Kermit programs. Kermit is a file transfer protocol developed at Columbia University in 1981. It is also the name of a suite of communication programs from the Kermit Project, also from Columbia University. .SCN Three-dimensional object file used with the RTrace ray tracer .SCO High score file used in various gaming applications .SCR Screensaver file, found in various programs including Microsoft Windows .SCR Debug source code file used in DOS Debug .SCR Screen snapshot file used with dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE .SCR Screen snapshot file found in the ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .SCR Screen font file found in Locoscript, a localization and translation service .SCR Three-dimensional object file found in the Application Visualization System application, from Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. .SCT Screen file used with Microsoft Visual FoxPro database applications .SCX Forms file found in the Microsoft FoxPro database program .SCX Chart file created in Stanford Chart, a graphing application from Visual Numerics .SCX Bit map graphics file used in ColorRIX .SCY Security file found in ReaGeniX Programmer, an application from OBP Research used with systems created in the ANSI-C programming language .SD Audio file used in Sound Designer .SD2 Audio file used in Sound Designer II .SDA Drawing file created in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SDC Spreadsheet file created in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SDD Presentation file created in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SDL Library file found in SmartDraw for Windows, a business graphics application from Smart Draw Software, Inc. .SDL Three-dimensional object file (Scene Description Language format) found in Alias animation programs, from Wavefront/Alias .SDML Three-dimensional object file (Spacial Data Modeling Language format) created at the University of Toronto for various applications, including CLRView .SDP Data file created in CoCreate SolidDesigner, a CAD application .SDPC Data file created in CoCreate SolidDesigner, a CAD application .SDR Drawing file found in SmartDraw for Windows, a business graphics application from Smart Draw Software, Inc. .SDS Chart file created in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SDT Template file found in SmartDraw for Windows, a business graphics application from Smart Draw Software, Inc. .SDTS Three-dimensional object file (Spatial Data Transfer Standard) created by the U.S. Geological Survey. This is the standard for spatial data exchange for U.S. federal government agencies. .SDV Semicolon Divided Values file .SDW Text file created in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SDW Graphics file used in Lotus WordPro .SEA Compressed archive file created in the Macintosh platform .SEA Self-extracting file used with StuffIt compression/decompression programs, from Aladdin Systems .SED Screen editor script file. A script is a series of command that can be executed at the touch of a button. .SEL Selection file used in PaintShop Pro, from Jasc Software .SEP A printer separator page file found in various applications .SES Session file found in Cool Edit, a digital audio music editor program from Syntrillium Software Corp. .SET Voice set file used in applications from Quartet Software Ltd., a British company that makes programs for the health care industry .SF2 Bank file found in Creative Labs' SoundBlaster sound card; the file is in the SoundFont 2.0 format, a downloadable sound file format created by E-mu Systems .SFD Data file used with Audio FX3 SoundStage, a virtual recording studio and DirectX plug-in from Cakewalk .SFF Three-dimensional scene file created in the Simple File Format and found in the RTrace ray tracer .SFI Information file used with Audio FX3 SoundStage, a virtual recording studio and DirectX plug-in from Cakewalk .SFI Printer font file used with VENTURA Publisher, from Corel .SFI Printer font file used with Corel VENTURA Publishing .SFK Sound file found in applications from Sonic Foundry Media Software, a maker of audio and video programs for professionals .SFL A PCL 4 (page description language) bit map font file from Hewlett-Packard's Intellifont .SFL Printer font file used with Corel VENTURA Publishing .SFP Printer font file used with Corel VENTURA Publishing .SFP A PCL (page description language) bit map font file from Hewlett-Packard's Intellifont .SFR Sample resource file found in applications from Sonic Foundry Media Software, a maker of audio and video programs for professionals .SFS A PCL 5 (page description language) scalable font file from Hewlett-Packard's Intellifont 5, a scalable font technology .SFS Frame file used in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SFT Screen font file used in ChiWriter, a scientific word processing application from Horstmann Software Development Corp. .SFX Self-extracting archive file used in RAR, a family of archiving programs from Softronic Oy, a Finnish software company .SG1 Graphics file created with Stanford Graphics, from Visual Numerics .SGF Word document (with graphics) file created in StarWriter, the word processing application in the StarOffice suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SGF Graphics file found in Sonique, a line of Web-based media and MP3 players .SGF Three-dimensional object file (Standard Graphics Format) created by the U.S. Naval Academy, used to store geometric data .SGL Master document used in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SGML File created in the Standard Generalized Markup Language, an international standard for electronic document exchange and the basis for the HTML and XML languages .SGO Three-dimensional object file (Silicon Graphics Object format) used in the IRIS Showcase application, from Silicon Graphics .SGP Statistics file used in STATGRAPHICS Plus, a family of data analysis applications from Timberlake Consultants, a U.K.-based company .SH Shell script file used with the Unix operating system .SH3 Show file used with Harvard Graphics Chart XL 3.0 .SHADE Three-dimensional object file used in the RayDream animation program, from Ray Dream, Inc. .SHADE Three-dimensional object file found in Rayshade, a freeware ray tracer for the Unix operating system created by Craig Kolb .SHG Bit map graphics file found in Web Hotspots Imagemapper, an image map editor from 1automata .SHK Compressed archive file created by ShrinkIt, a compression utility for the Apple II computer .SHK Compressed archive file created by compression utility Arthurian Shrink Archiver .SHM Shell macro file used in the Corel WordPerfect for Windows library .SHP Shape file for text fonts used with AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .SHTML An HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file that contains SSIs (server side includes), which are commands that execute CGI programs .SHW Presentation file created in CorelSHOW .SHW Presentation file used in Harvard Graphics for Windows 2.0 .SHW Slide show file used in WordPerfect for Windows, from Corel .SHX Shape entities file used with AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .SHX Shapefile spatial index file used in ArcView, a line of mapping and GIS applications from RockWare, Inc. .SIF Setup installation file used in Microsoft Windows NT operating system .SIG Signature file created in the PopMail e-mail application from PopMail.com .SIK Backup file created in Microsoft Word for Windows .SIT Compressed archive file for Macintosh computers created with StuffIt, a line of compression programs from Aladdin Systems .SIZ Configuration file used in Oracle 7, a database application from Oracle .SKF Drawing file created in AutoSketch, a drawing tool from Autodesk, Inc. .SKL Resource file used in the Macromedia Director multimedia authoring program .SL S-Lang language source code file .SLB Slide library file found in AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .SLD Slide file used in AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .SLI Slide file used in MAGICorp Slide Service .SLL Sound data file found in various applications .SLW Symbol library file found in TurboCAD, a line of computer-aided design products from IMSI .SM Source code file used in the Smalltalk programming language .SM Mail list file found in SoftSpoken Mailer .SM Script file used in ScriptMaker, a series of free script-writing applications from TaFWeb Software .SM Text file used in Samna Word, an early word processing application from Samna Corp. .SM3 Symbol file found in DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .SMD Mail file created in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SMD Mail file found in StarOffice, a suite of business applications from Sun Microsystems .SMF Fax document created in SmartFax, from RingCentral .SMK Image file used in Deer's Revenge, a simulation sporting game from Valu-Soft .SMM Macro file found in Ami Pro, an older word-processing application from Lotus .SMM Macro file used in Ami Pro from Lotus .SMP Gallery files that can be imported into and exported from Ulead Systems' PhotoImpact (versions 4–7) .SMP Sample file used with AdLib Gold, a sound card from Synrise/Adlib Multimedia Inc. .SMT Text file created in Smart Ware II .SMT SmartObject file used in IconAuthor, a family of multimedia authoring applications from PPS Technology, an Australian company .SNDR Sound file used in Sounder, an application for creating musical environments for the PC from Perpetual Music Inc. .SNDT Audio file found in the shareware application Sndtool .SNG MIDI (the musical instrument digital interface protocol) song file used in Midisoft Studio .SNO Source code file found in SNOBOL4, a programming language from Catspaw, Inc. .SO Shared library file used in the Unix operating system, similar to a dynamic link library file (.DLL) file used in the Windows operating system .SOFT Three-dimensional object file found in the Softimage/3D modeling and animation program .SOL Three-dimensional object file used with the Clip3D program for Windows, from Enabling Technologies .SON Song file used in Creative Labs' SoundBlaster Studio II sound card .SOU Sound file used in Creative Labs' SoundBlaster Studio sound card .SP4 Saved game file created in the RollerCoaster Tycoon gaming application from Hasbro Interactive .SPC Temporary file created in WordPerfect for Windows, from Corel .SPC Program file found in MultiPlan, an early spreadsheet application from Microsoft .SPD Scalable font file used in Speedo, from Bitstream Inc. .SPF Three-dimensional object file (Simple Polygon Format), created at the U.S. Naval Academy and used to store geometric data .SPI Graphics file used with Siemens scanners .SPL Object file used with Macromedia's Flash and Shockwave players .SPL Compressed file created by the SPLINT archive utility from Simtel .SPM Data file found in Corel WordPerfect for Windows .SPR Screen program file created in the Visual FoxPro database application from Microsoft .SPT Source code file used in SPITBOL, a 32-bit "dialect" of the programming language SNOBOL4, from Catspaw, Inc. .SPU Picture file found in Spectrum 512, an older graphics program created for used on the Atari ST computer .SPW Worksheet file used in SigmaPlot, a graphing application from SPSS Science .SPX Compiled screen program used in the Visual FoxPro database application from Microsoft .SQC Common code file associated with the Structured Query Language; SQL is the standard, IBM-created database sub-language that is used to request information from a database .SQL Any of various files created when the Structured Query Language, a database sub-language, runs a query for information in the database .SQP Query file created when an audio search is conducted in Sonique, a line of Web-based media and MP3 players .SQR Program file used with the Structured Query Language, a database sub-language created by IBM .SQZ Compressed file created by the compression utility Squeeze, from Sorenson Media .SRF (see .RAS) Sun Raster graphics file, from Sun Microsystems .SRP Script file used in QuickLink, a fax/mobile phone application from Smith Micro Software .SRZ Source file used in DataFlex, a Data Access Corp. program for developing database applications .SSA Video file found in Sub Station Alpha, a freeware video subtitling program for the Windows operating system .ST Source code file associated with Little Smalltalk, an open version of the Smalltalk programming language .ST Instrument library file used with Scream Tracker, a line of applications for composing digital musi .ST Stamp file used in NeoPaint for Windows, an image-editing application from NeoSoft Corp. .ST4 Style template file used in Harvard Graphics for Windows 7.0 .STA Saved state file created in Reflection 4.0, a Web-based terminal emulation program from WRQ .STD State transition diagram graphics file found in programs from Prosa, an Italian freeware developer .STD Standard script file used in the Locoscript localization and translation service .STEP Three-dimensional modeling file created in the Standard for the Exchange of Product Mode Data format and used with the Trispectives and UniGraphics applications .STF Compressed archive file created by the ShrinkToFit compression utility .STL Three-dimensional object file (Stereolithography Interface Format, binary) used in the SLA CAD application, from 3D Systems .STLA Three-dimensional object file (Stereolithography Interface Format, ASCII) used in the SLA CAD application, from 3D Systems .STM An HTML (hypertext markup language) file that contains SSIs (Server Side Includes), which are commands that execute CGI programs .STM State transition diagram model file used in programs from Prosa, an Italian freeware developer .STM Music file used with Scream Tracker digital music composition program .STP Three-dimensional modeling file created in the Standard for the Exchange of Product Mode Data format and used with the Trispectives and UniGraphics applications .STQ Text file created in Statistica, a line of statistical data analysis programs from HALLoGRAM Publishing .STR Structure list file used in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE Inc. .STS Song file created with Scream Tracker, a line of applications for composing digital music .STS Project status information file created with the Microsoft C and C++ programming languages .STT Streets & Map template file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .STW Data file found in SmartTerm for Windows, a terminal emulation program .STX Electronic book file found in SmarText, an e-book reader from Lotus Development Corp. .STY Style template file, used in various text and graphics applications, including Harvard Graphics and VENTURA Publisher from Corel .SUI Library file found in SUIT, the Simple User Interface Toolkit .SUM Summary file associated with various applications .SUN (see .RAS) Raster graphics file, from Sun Microsystems .SUP Supplementary dictionary file used with Corel's WordPerfect for Windows .SV Three-dimensional object file (SuperViewer format) used with the I3DM database modeling program and IRIS Performer application, from Silicon Graphics .SVD Autosave document file found in Microsoft Word and Corel's WordPerfect for Windows .SVF Simple Vector Format two-dimensional image file found in MicroStation, from Bentley Systems .SVG Scalable vector graphics file found in various Adobe graphics applications .SVG Autosave file used with the Corel WordPerfect for Windows glossary .SVP Graphics file found in Sonique, a line of Web-based media and MP3 players .SWA Shockwave audio file used with the Macromedia Director multimedia authoring program .SWF File associated with Flash 5.0, an animated Web content designer application from Macromedia .SWF Object file used with Macromedia's Flash and Shockwave players .SWG Packet file found in the SWAG Reader application. SWAG (Sourceware Archive Group) is a collection of source code and program examples for the PASCAL programming language. .SWP Swap file, which is a hidden file used in a Microsoft Windows environment to move data in and out of memory .SWP Swap file used with DataCAD, a business-to-business architecture application from DataCAD LLC .SYD Backup file containing startup files for QEMM, a memory-boosting family of programs from Symantec .SYM Precompiled header file associated with the Borland C++ programming language .SYN Synonym file used in Microsoft Word .SYS Data file found in Sygraph, a graphics program from SPSS .SYS Data file used in SYSTAT, a statistical and analytical graphics application from HALLoGRAM Publishing .SYS System file found on various operating systems Back to top T .T Source file found in TADS (Text Adventure Development System), a freeware gaming system .T Tester symbol file found in ReaGeniX Programmer, an application from OBP Research used with systems created in the ANSI-C programming language .T2T File used in Sonata CAD, a modeling application .T3D Three-dimensional object file (3D Data Description format) found in the Imagine and Turbo Silver ray tracer programs, from Impulse .T32 A Lotus 1-2-3 file used in SmartSuite .TAB Script file used in SmartSuite, from Lotus .TAG Query tag name file used in DataFlex, a Data Access Corp. program for developing database applications .TAH Turbo assembler help file created with the Borland C++ programming language .TAL Text illustration file created in TypeAlign, an older illustration program from Adobe .TAR Compressed Unix tape archive file .TAX File found in TurboTax, from Intuit .TAZ Tape archive file for the Unix operating system compressed in the GZIP compression utility .TB1 Font file used with the Borland Turbo C programming language .TB2 Font file used with the Borland Turbo C programming language .TBF Fax document created in TurboFax, a fax application for the OpenStep technology from Apple Computer .TBK Memo backup file found in the dBASE IV database program from dBASE .TBK File used in Asymetrix ToolBook, a content authoring application from Click2learn, Inc. .TBL Import mapping table used in Adobe Pagemaker .TBX Table file used in Project Scheduler 4.0, a business application from EnterpriseSoft .TC Configuration file used with the Borland C++ programming language .TC Configuration file used in the Turbo C programming language .TCH Turbo C help file created with the Borland C++ programming language .TCL Script file used in the Tcl/Tk programming language/graphics toolkit .TCT Template file found in TurboCAD, a line of computer-aided design products from IMSI .TCW Drawing file created in TurboCAD, a line of computer-aided design products from IMSI .TCX ASCII (text) file used in TurboCAD, a line of computer-aided design products from IMSI .TD Configuration file found in Turbo Debugger for Windows, an application that corrects programming bugs. Turbo Debugger, from Borland, was written for the C++ programming language. .TD0 Disk image file created in TeleDisk, a diskette compression program from New Technologies Inc. .TD4 Saved track design file created in the RollerCoaster Tycoon gaming application from Hasbro Interactive .TDB Database file created in ThumbsPlus, a line of image database / graphics editing applications from Cerious Software .TDDD Three-dimensional object file (3D Data Description format) found in the Imagine and Turbo Silver ray tracer programs, from Impulse .TDF Font file found in TheDraw, a collection of Web-based, downloadable fonts .TDF Typeface definition file for Speedo fonts .TDH (see .TD) Help file found in Turbo Debugger, from Borland .TDK (see .TD) Keyboard record file found in Turbo Debugger, from Borland .TDS Symbol table file used in Turbo Debugger, an application that corrects programming bugs. Turbo Debugger, from Borland, was written for the C++ programming language. .TDW Configuration file used in Turbo Debugger for Windows, from Borland .TEF Fax document file found in the Relisys TEFAX faxing program .TEM Input template file used in IconAuthor, a family of multimedia authoring applications from PPS Technology, an Australian company .TEX Text file created in Scientific Word, a series of word processing applications for the creation of mathematical, scientific, and technical documents from HALLoGRAM Publishing .TEXT Plain text (ASCII) file, similar to those with the .TXT extension, that works with a variety of word processing applications, such as Microsoft Word .TF Configuration file used with Turbo Profiler, from Borland .TFC Catalog file created in Tobi's Floppy Disk Cataloguer .TFH Help file used with Turbo Profiler, from Borland .TFM Form file created in Form Tool Gold .TFM Font metric file used in TeX, a computer language created by Donald Knuth for use in typesetting, especially math .TFS Statistic file used with Turbo Profiler, from Borland .TG1 Project file found in On Target, a real estate analysis program from Advantage Software LLC .TGA Truevision Targa graphics file developed by Truevision, used in various high-end paint and CAD applications .TGV Video file found in the Need for Speed series of computer games from Electronic Arts .TGZ Compressed file created with PKZIP, from PKWare, or GZIP, a compression utility for the Unix operating system .THEME Desktop theme file used in Microsoft Windows 95/98 operating systems .THM Theme file used in DrawPlus, graphics applications from Serif .THM Database file found in Microsoft Clip Art Gallery .THP File used in TurboTax, from Intuit .THS Thesaurus dictionary file used in Corel WordPerfect for Windows .TIF TIFF(Tagged Image File Format) file. Created as a way of saving scanned images, TIFF is a method of storing bit-mapped images on both PCs and Macintosh computers. .TIM Texture/image file used in PlayStation applications .TIT Raw file generated by Xtrack audio suite (latest version is 4.1), from Digigram .TJF Backup file found in VAXTPU (VAX Text Processing Utility), a program that modifies and creates text-processing applications .TLB Text library file used in VAX computers, an old model of PCs from Digital .TLB Type library file created by the Microsoft Visual C++ programming language .TLIST Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application .TLP Timeline file found in Microsoft Project, a scheduling application that also is part of the Microsoft Office suite .TLP Project timeline file used with Microsoft Project, a project management application in Office 2000 .TLX Data file found in Trellis, a Web site publishing platform from Trellis Corp. .TMESH Three-dimensional object file found in the Echo scanning program, from Cyberware .TMF Tagged font metric file used in WordPerfect for Windows, from Corel .TMP Temporary file used in Microsoft Windows operating systems .TMS Script file used in Telemate, a call accounting application from Telemate.Net Software, Inc. .TNPOLY Three-dimensional object file created in the Triangulated Polygon format .TOC Table of Contents file used in Eudora Mailbox family of e-mail applications .TOL Image file found in Photo Enhancer, an application for digital cameras from Kodak .TOS A self-extracting archive file associated with Atari ST, an older line of PCs .TP Configuration file found in Turbo Pascal, from Borland .TP3 Template file used in Harvard Graphics Presentation 3.0 .TP4 Saved picture file created in the RollerCoaster Tycoon gaming application from Hasbro Interactive .TPB PCL Soft font backup file found in HiJaak, a line of graphics programs from HALLoGRAM Publishing; PCL is a metafile for the HP LaserJet II .TPF PCL Soft font file (a metafile) found in HiJaak, a line of graphics programs from HALLoGRAM Publishing .TPH Help file used in Turbo Pascal, from Borland .TPL Template file, found in various applications, including Harvard Graphics, Canvas 7 (Deneba), and Cakewalk Audio applications .TPL Template file used in Ulead Systems' Photo Express (versions 1.1, 3, and 4) and iPhotoPlus applications .TPL Work file template found in all Cakewalk programs, which are computer-based recording applications .TPL Encrypted lesson file found in programs from TutorPro, a line of interactive e-learning applications .TPOLY Three-dimensional object file created in the Triangulated Polygon format .TPP Project file used in Teleport Pro, a Web spider application from Tennyson Maxwell Information Systems, Inc. .TPP Protected mode units file found in Turbo Pascal 7.0, an object-oriented programming application from Borland .TPU Command file used in VAXTPU (VAX Text Processing Utility), a program that modifies and creates text-processing applications .TPV Packed graphics file used in programs from TutorPro, a line of interactive e-learning applications .TPW Packed wave file used in programs from TutorPro, a line of interactive e-learning applications .TPX Template Extension file used in Ulead Systems' Photo Express (versions 3 and 4) .TPZ Compressed archive file created by the GNUzip (gzip) compression program, written by Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler .TRC Debug support file used in Power CTrace, a debugging application for the C programming language from Mix Software, Inc. .TRI Three-dimensional object file (External Object Representation format), created by the Royal Institute of Technology .TRK Script file associated with Kermit programs. Kermit is a file transfer protocol developed at Columbia University in 1981. It is also the name of a suite of communication programs from the Kermit Project, also from Columbia University. .TRM Terminal settings file found in Microsoft Windows 3.x operating systems. Terminal is an applet that enables communication between computers. .TRN File found in Adobe Pagemaker, a desktop publishing application .TRN Translation support file used in Quattro Pro, from Corel .TRP File generated by Tripmaker, a mapping application from Rand McNally .TRT Report template file used in Team Sports Scheduling System, an application from Galactix Software (formerly TC Software) that enables round-robin sports scheduling .TSS (see .TRT) Project file used in Team Sports Scheduling System .TST Printer test file used in WordPerfect for Windows, a word-processing program from Corel .TSX (see .TRT) XML project file used in Team Sports Scheduling System .TTF Generic TrueType font file used in applications for Windows and Macintosh computers. A TrueType font can be printed or displayed on screen at any size. .TTK Translation toolkit file used in Catalyst, an internally used program for translating software and documentation from Corel .TUT / .TUV Tutorial file, used in various applications .TV Lotus 1-2-3 map data file found in SmartSuite .TVC Lotus 1-2-3 map data file found in SmartSuite .TVF Table view settings file used with the dBASE IV database program from dBASE .TVP Three-dimensional object file (Spatial Data Transfer Standard) created by the U.S. Geological Survey. This is the standard for spatial data exchange for U.S. federal government agencies. .TWF Data file found in TabWorks, an application for organizing the Windows desktop environment from Citadel .TWW Template file used in TagWrite, a program from the ZANDAR Corporation that converts "tagged" documents (ASCII documents with embedded tags) from one tagged form to another, or to Rich Text Format .TXB Encoded briefing file used in the Descent game from Descent Network Team .TXF Compressed archive file created with Freeze, an older compression program .TXI Support file created with TeX, a computer language created by Donald Knuth for use in typesetting, especially math .TXT Text file used with various word processing applications, including Microsoft Word .TYM Time stamp file found in Adobe PageMaker 4.0 Back to top U .UAA Saved project file made in Ulead Systems' Animation Applet (versions 1 and 2) .UC2 Compressed archive file created by UltraCompressor II .UCN New compressed archive created by UltraCompressor II .UDF Unique database file found in the Microsoft Windows NT operating system .UDF Image filter file used in Aldus PhotoStyler, an image editing application .UE2 Encrypted archive file created with UltraCompressor II, an archiving program from the Dutch company AIPNL .UES Ulead Explorer Slideshow file, found in Ulead Systems' Photo Explorer (versions 6–7) .UFO Ulead File Object, found in Ulead Systems' PhotoImpact (versions 4–7) .UFO Object file found in applications from Ulead Systems, Inc., which makes video, animation, and image-editing programs .UG Drawing file created in AutoCAD, general design software from Autodesk .UGA Saved project file generated in Ulead Systems' GIF Animator 5 .UHS Binary file used with the Universal Hint System, a Web site of downloadable hints for the gaming industry that can be viewed by the UHS Reader .UI Source code file found in the Geoworks UI Compiler .UIH Header file found in the Geoworks UI Compiler .UIS Image Sequence file used in Ulead Systems' MediaStudio Pro (versions 6.0 and 6.5) .ULAW Generic audio file used with various audio applications .ULD Uploaded file information used with the ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .ULT Music module (MOD) created in the UltraTracker digital music format .UMA Saved project file made in Ulead Systems' Menu Applet 1.0 .UMB Backup archive file created by MemMaker, an application that optimizes memory in DOS(disk operating system) computers .UNC Three-dimensional object file created at the University of North Carolina and used to store geometric data in architectural programs .UNI Data file used in Forecast Pro, a sales forecasting program from Business Forecast Systems .UNX Text file used in the Unix operating system .UOL Ulead Object Library file, found in Ulead Systems' PhotoImpact (versions 4–7) .UPD Updated program data file found in the dBASE database program from dBASE .UPD Update file found in dBase database programs .UPI Program file in Photo Impact, an image-editing application from Ulead Systems, Inc. .UPJ Project file used in Ulead Systems, Inc., applications .UPJ Photo Joiner file used in Ulead Systems' COOL 360 application .UPO Compiled updated data file used in the dBASE database program from dBASE .UPX Photo Extension saved project file generated by Ulead Systems' Photo Express (version 1.1, 3, and 4) and iPhotoPlus programs .UPX Saved image file used in Photo Express, an image-editing application from Ulead Systems, Inc. .USP Printer font file found in Adobe Pagemaker .URF Universal radar file format found in Radar ViewPoint, a radar data analysis application from Airways Technology .USR User database file used with the ProComm Plus terminal emulation applications from Symantec .USR Audit trail file used with Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .USR User database file created with the Turbo C++ programming language .UU File compressed in uuencode, a Unix-originated protocol for transferring files between various platforms .UVR File used in COOL 360, a viewing tool from Ulead Systems, Inc. .UWF Wave audio file created in the UltraTracker digital music format Back to top V .V Main image input file used in Vivid 2.0, an image manipulation (ray tracer) utility written by Stephen B. Coy .V Consistency check support file found in ReaGeniX Programmer, an application from OBP Research used with systems created in the ANSI-C programming language .V8 Audio file found in the 8-bit Covox Voice Master Jr., a hardware add-on for old Atari PCs .VAL Validity check file generated in Paradox for Windows, a database application from Borland .VAL Asset management document created in OmniValue, a financial management shareware program from Milliplex .VAL Values list object file found in dBASE Application Generator, from dBASE Inc. .VAR Variable file used in IconAuthor, a family of multimedia authoring applications from PPS Technology, an Australian company .VBD An ActiveX file written in VBScript. ActiveX is technology developed by Microsoft that governs how programs share information. .VBE Encoded script file written in the VBScript scripting language .VBP Project file used in Microsoft Visual Basic development applications .VBR Remote automated registration file used in Microsoft Visual Basic, development software for business applications .VBS Script file used in Microsoft Visual Basic development applications .VBW Workspace file used in Microsoft Visual Basic development applications .VC Spreadsheet file used in VisiCalc, an early spreadsheet application from Software Arts, Inc. .VC Color definitions file found in Vivid 2.0, an image manipulation (ray tracer) utility written by Stephen B. Coy .VCA Three-dimensional object file used in the VRT ray tracer program, from SuperScape .VCE Unformatted voice file used in Cool Edit, a digital audio music editor program from Syntrillium Software Corp. .VCE Unformatted voice file found in programs by NMS Communications, makers of wireless voice systems and wired network voice programs .VCF File associated with vCard, a specification, controlled by the Internet Mail Consortium, for information exchange using electronic business and personal cards .VCT A Microsoft Outlook vCalendar file. vCalendar is a standard format for the electronic exchange of scheduling information. .VCT Class library file used in the Microsoft FoxPro database application .VCW Visual workbench information file created in the Microsoft visual C++ programming language .VCX Class library file used in the Microsoft FoxPro database application .VDA Targa bit map graphics file from Truevision Inc. .VDR Drawing file found in ComputerEasy Draw .VDX XML (extensible markup language) drawing file created in Microsoft Visio 2002 .VECT Three-dimensional object file (Object Oriented Graphics Library format) developed at the University of Minnesota's Geometry Center for use with the Geomview application .VEL Three-dimensional drawing file used in professional CAD applications from Ashler-Vellum .VEW View file used in Lotus Approach .VFL Clip-art file found in the PrintMaster Gold family of image gallery software, from The Learning Co. .VGA Video Graphics Array display font or display driver file. Developed by IBM, VGA is a display standard for monitors. .VGR Graphics file used in Corel VENTURA Publisher .VI Graphics file used with video capture boards from the Jovian Logic Corp. .VIC Graphics file found in VICAR (Video Image Communication And Retrieval), an image- processing software system created in 1966 to digitally process multi-dimensional imaging data from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's unmanned planetary spacecraft. Today it used for other applications, such as cartography, astronomy, and geological exploration. .VID Screen device driver file found in the Microsoft Word word-procession program. A device driver allows hardware peripherals, such as a monitor, to communicate with a PC. .VID Three-dimensional scene file used in the VideoScape application .VIV Streaming video file used with VivoActive, a video player from Vivo Software, Inc. .VIZ Three-dimensional object file created in dVS, from Division Ltd. .VLB Three-dimensional object file found in Vivid 2.0, an image manipulation (ray tracer) utility written by Stephen B. Coy .VLB Library file used in Corel VENTURA Publisher .VLM Drafting program file created in Vellum, a professional-level CAD application from Ashler-Vellum .VM Virtual memory file found in products from Geoworks, makers of software for mobile and handheld devices .VMC Virtual memory configuration file found in Adobe Acrobat, a program that converts documents to Adobe Portable Document Format files .VMF Audio file found in FaxWorks, a business fax services application from SNET .VML Vector markup language file used in applications of the Microsoft Office 2000 suite .VO Object definition file found in Vivid 2.0, an image manipulation (ray tracer) utility written by Stephen B. Coy .VOX Formatted voice file found in programs by NMS Communications, makers of wireless voice systems and wired network voice programs .VP Publication file created in Corel VENTURA Publisher .VPS Project file generated by Ulead Systems' VideoStudio (versions 3–5) .VRF Configuration file used in Oracle 7, a database program from Oracle Corp. .VRM Overlay file found in Quattro Pro, from Corel .VRML Three-dimensional object file (Virtual Reality Modeling Language), created by Silicon Graphics. VRML is a platform-independent language used to create virtual reality scene design. .VRML Proposed file format for the Labyrinth Virtual Reality Markup Language format .VRP Project file created in VXRexx, a visual development environment for the OS/2 operating system (IBM) from Watcom Software .VRS Graphics driver file used in Corel WordPerfect .VRT Three-dimensional object file used in the VRT ray tracer program, from SuperScape .VS Surface definition file found in Vivid 2.0, an image manipulation (ray tracer) utility written by Stephen B. Coy .VSD Drawing file created in Microsoft Visio 2002 .VSL Download list file found in GetRight, an Internet download manager application from Headlight Software .VSM Simulation model file created in VisSim, a family of simulation and embedded system design programs from Visual Solutions, Inc. .VSP Data print file created in ScheduleSoft, a line of scheduling applications from ScheduleSoft Corp. .VSS Stencil file created in Microsoft Visio 2002 .VST Template file created in Microsoft Visio 2002 .VST Bit map graphics file used in Truevision Vista, from Truevision Inc. .VSX XML stencil file created in Microsoft Visio 2002 .VTX XML template file created in Microsoft Visio 2002 .VTX Three-dimensional object file created in dVS, from Division Ltd. .VUE View file used in dBASE IV, a database application from dBASE Inc. .VUE View file found in the Microsoft FoxPro database application .VW Text file created in Volkswriter, an early ASCII-based word processor developed by Lifetree Software Back to top W .WAB Address Book file used in the Microsoft Outlook e-mail application .WAD Game information (such as player level) file found in the DOOM game .WAL Texture file used in the Quake 2 gaming application from id Software .WAS Script source code file used with ProComm Plus, a security application from Symantec .WAV Wave audio file, a standard PC audio file format developed by Microsoft. .WAX Compiled script file used with ProComm Plus, a security application from Symantec .WB1 Notebook file found in Corel's QuattroPro for Windows .WB2 Spreadsheet file found in Corel's QuattroPro for Windows .WB3 Text file found in Corel's Quattro Pro for Windows .WBC Image file used in Webshots Desktop, a downloadable wallpaper and screensaver program on the Web .WBF Batch file found in Microsoft Windows operating systems (versions 9.X) .WBK Backup file used in Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect .WBL Upload file used in Webload II, a Web page uploading application from Freedom2 Ltd. .WBR File found in Wordbar, a writing support application from Crick Software, a British company specializing in literacy software .WBT Template found in Wordbar, a writing support application from Crick Software, a British company specializing in literacy software .WCM Data transmission file used in Microsoft Works .WCM Macro file found in Corel WordPerfect .WD2 Database file created in Info Select, a line of personal information management applications from Micro Logic Corp. .WDB Database file used in Microsoft Works .WEB Web document created in XARA, a vector drawing application formerly owned by Corel but now owned by Xara, Ltd. .WFB Bank file used in WaveFront, from Voyetra Turtle Beach, makers of digital audio products .WFD Drum set file used in WaveFront, from Voyetra Turtle Beach, makers of digital audio products .WFD Audio waveform file found in Metratek WaveForm Manager Pro, an oscilloscope waveform program from BLI Inc. .WFL Flowchart file created in WinFlow, a line of flowchart applications for Windows from FlowCharts.com .WFP Program file found in WaveFront, from Voyetra Turtle Beach, makers of digital audio products .WG1 Worksheet file used in Lotus 1-2-3 .WG2 Worksheet file used in Lotus 1-2-3 .WGP Data file found in Wild Board Games, a suite of five games for the PC from Corel Corp. .WID Width table used in VENTURA Publisher, a graphics application from Corel Corp. .WIN Window preference file used in Pro/ENGINEER, a 3D engineering program from PTC .WIN Window file associated with Microsoft Visual FoxPro database application .WIN Window file used in dBase database programs .WIZ Wizard file found in Microsoft applications, including Word and Publisher .WK1 Spreadsheet file used in Lotus 1-2-3 (versions 1 and 2) .WK3 Spreadsheet file used in Lotus 1-2-3 (version 3) .WK4 Spreadsheet file used in Lotus 1-2-3 (version 4) .WKB Document file found in Corel WordPerfect applications .WKE Spreadsheet file found in Lotus 1-2-3 (educational version) .WKQ Spreadsheet file used in Corel's Quattro Pro .WKS Spreadsheet file associated with Lotus Symphony 1.0, the spreadsheet application that replaced Lotus 1-2-3 .WKS Document file created in the Microsoft Works word processor .WKS Workspace file used in the XLISP programming language .WLD Three-dimensional object file (WorLD format) found in the REND386, VR386, AVRIL and Gossamer graphics applications .WLF Upload file used in Upload I, a Web page uploading application from Freedom2 Ltd. .WLK Graphics file found in Walkthrough, a three-dimensional room and space design program from Virtus Entertainment Corp. .WLL Word add-in file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .WMC Text file created in WordMARC, an older word-processing application .WMC Macro file used in WordPerfect for Windows, from Corel Corp. .WMF Metafile (a type of graphics file) found in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Windows-based programs .WN Text file created in NeXt WriteNow, an older word-processing application .WOC Organization chart file used in Microsoft Windows OrgChart .WP Document file used in Corel WordPerfect applications .WPD Document created in Corel WordPerfect (version 6.1 or higher) .WPF Text file used in Corel WordPerfect applications .WPF Fax document created in the WorldPort faxing application .WPG Graphics file used in Corel WordPerfect applications .WPM Macro file found in the Microsoft Word word-processing program .WPS Text document created in the Microsoft Works word processor .WPT Template file used in Corel WordPerfect applications .WPT Works template file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .WPW Document created in PerfectWorks for Windows (formerly WordPerfect Works) from Novell, Inc. .WQ! Compressed spreadsheet file found in Corel Quattro Pro .WQ1 Spreadsheet file used in Corel Quattro Pro .WQ2 Spreadsheet file used in Corel Quattro Pro .WRD Template file found in Charisma, a graphics application from Micrografix .WRG Document created in programs from ReGet Software, makers of Web site downloading and uploading software .WRI Document generated by Microsoft Write .WRK Work file found in all Cakewalk programs, which are computer-based recording applications .WRK Spreadsheet file used in Symphony 1.0, from Lotus .WRL Three-dimensional object file (Virtual Reality Modeling Language), created by Silicon Graphics. VRML is a platform-independent language used to create virtual reality scene design. .WS Text file created in WordStar, an older word-processing application .WS2 Document created in WordStar (version 2), a word processing application .WSB Works portfolio file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .WSD Document created in WordStar for Windows 2000 .WSP Workspace file found in FORTRAN PowerStation, a line of compiler applications from Microsoft .WST Document created in WordStar for Windows, an older family of word-processing programs .WWL Add-in file found in the Microsoft Word family of word-processing programs .WWP User information (personal data) file created in Broderbund WillWriter .WX Saved weather file found in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 Back to top X .X Source code file used in LEX (lexical analyzer generator), a compiler for programming languages. A compiler interprets a high-end programming language into a basic language computers understand. .X3D Three-dimensional object file found in the xdart and x3d (version 2.0) rendering programs .XAR Drawing file created in XARA, a vector drawing application formerly owned by Corel but now owned by Xara, Ltd. .XDL File created in XML Schema, a version of the Extensible Markup Language (XML, the protocol for creating Web documents) .XFN Printer font file used with Xerox printers .XFN Printer font file used in Corel VENTURA Publisher .XFT Printer font file found in ChiWriter, a scientific word processing application from Horstmann Software Development Corp. .XHTML File created in the Extensible HyperText Markup Language, based on the Extensible Markup Language (XML) but also an outgrowth of HTML 4 (Hypertext Markup Language), both protocols for creating Web documents .XI Instrument sample file found in Scream Tracker applications for composing digital music .XI Instrument file used in FastTracker II, a digital music editor and player from Starbreeze Studios AB .XIF Image file created in Pagis, a family of scanning applications from ScanSoft .XLA Add-in file found in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications .XLA Archive file created in Xlib, a library that enables programs to access the X server in the X window environment .XLA Add-in file found in Microsoft Excel (Office) 2002 .XLB Data file found in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications .XLC Chart file found in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications .XLK Backup file found in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications .XLL Add-in file found in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application .XLL Dynamic link library file used in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application .XLM Macro file found in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications .XLR Spreadsheet file found in Microsoft Works Suite 2002 .XLS Worksheet file found in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications .XLT Template file used in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet applications .XLT Translation table used in ProComm Plus, a security application from Symantec .XLW Workbook file created in Excel (Microsoft Office 2002) .XM Music module file found in FastTracker II, a digital music editor and player from Starbreeze Studios AB .XML XML spreadsheet file found in Microsoft Excel 2002 .XML A file created in the Extensible Markup Language, a protocol for designing Web documents .XNK Shortcut file used in the Microsoft Exchange, a line of messaging and collaborating program .XOF Three-dimensional object file found in the RealityLab 3D rendering program, from RenderMorphics / Microsoft .XOR Three-dimensional object file (External Object Representation format), created by the Royal Institute of Technology .XQT Macro file used in SuperCalc, a scientific calculator program written in Java .XQT Executable file associated with Waffle, a USENET-compatible bulletin board system .XTP Data file used in XTree and XTree Gold, disk management software from Central Point Software .XWK Keyboard mapping file used with Crosstalk Communicator, fax/modem software from Intel .XWP Session file found in Crosstalk Communicator, fax/modem software from Intel .XWP Text file created in Xerox Writer, a word-processing application .XY Text file created in XyWrite, a word-processing program from The Technology Group .XYP Document file created in XyWrite Plus, a word-processing program from The Technology Group Back to top Y .Y Grammar file used in YaaC (Yet another advanced CATI system), a program to manage computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) and telemarketing .Y Compressed archive file made with the Yabba compression utility for the Unix operating system .YAL Library file found in the Arts & Letters Express family of clip-art applications, from Arts & Letters .YAODL Three-dimensional object file (Yet Another Object Description Language format) found in the Powerflip program, from Silicon Graphics .YBK Yearbook file used in Microsoft Encarta, a reference application .YDL Three-dimensional object file (Yet Another Object Description Language format) found in the Powerflip program, from Silicon Graphics .YUV Graphics file found in the YUV color-encoding scheme .YZ Compressed file made with the YAC (Yet Another Compressor) utility Back to top Z .Z Compressed ASCII archive file; also, a compressed file used in the Unix operating system .ZAP Compressed file created by FileWrangler, a file management application from CursorArts .ZGM Graphics file found in applications from Zenographics, makers of imaging and printing applications .ZIP Compressed archive file created by PKZIP, from PKWare .ZVD Voice file used with the Z-Fax fax/modem, from ZyXEL Communications Co. 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