Changing file formats in Windows 11 can be done via File Explorer for quick swaps. Command Prompt offers a trickier method to alter file extensions, but it must be done carefully.

On Windows 11, you can change the format of a file in multiple ways through File Explorer, Command Prompt, and from a compatible application. In this guide, I'll show you how.

To unhide file extensions in Windows 11, launch File Explorer, click the “View” button on the toolbar, point to “Show,” and activate “File name extensions.” ...

File Explorer is one of the most essential tools in Windows 11, but you may not know everything about it. Let's take a closer look.