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Basic information about EXT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EXT（*.EXT or *.ext）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the EXT file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the EXT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EXT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EXT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EXT file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the EXT file?
How to open a EXT file?
What programs do I need to open a EXT file?
What programs help to create and edit a EXT file?
How to convert EXT files to another file format?
How to convert another files to EXT file format?

1.Detail information about EXT file extension: E-mail Text Attachment

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXT files
File type	E-mail Text Attachment	Category	Text Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	EXT file is a E-mail Text Attachment. The ext file extension is associated with some e-mail clients. The ext file is used to store text attachment. It is saved in a simple text format and its content is viewable in a text editors, such as Windows Notepad, Notepad++ etc.
Windows	NotePad++ text editor Microsoft Windows NotePad Sublime Text Atom
macOS	TextEdit Sublime Text for Mac Atom for Mac
Linux	gedit Sublime Text for Linux Atom for Linux

2.Detail information about EXT file extension: Norton Commander Extension

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXT files
File type	Norton Commander Extension	Category	Plugin Files
Developer	Symantec	File format	N/A
Description	EXT file is a Norton Commander Extension developed by Symantec.
Windows	Norton Commander

3.Detail information about EXT file extension: Generic Email Attachment

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXT files
File type	Generic Email Attachment	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	EXT file is a Generic Email Attachment.

4.Detail information about EXT file extension: Novadigm EDM File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXT files
File type	Novadigm EDM File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	EXT file is a Novadigm EDM File.

5.Detail information about EXT file extension: WS-FTP ASCII Binary Transfer File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXT files
File type	WS-FTP ASCII Binary Transfer File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	EXT file is a WS-FTP ASCII Binary Transfer File.

6.Detail information about EXT file extension: Microsoft Visual Studio Project Extended Properties

Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXT files
File type	Microsoft Visual Studio Project Extended Properties	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	EXT file is a Microsoft Visual Studio Project Extended Properties.

How to convert EXT files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for EXT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EXT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

EXT to PDF

Can't open a EXT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.EXT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the EXT extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support EXT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of EXT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a EXT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EXT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a EXT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the EXT file is damaged.
Whether the EXT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the EXT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the EXT file format is incompletely.
Whether the EXT file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a EXT file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a EXT file.

If the EXT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.