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MahaB82A
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September 26, 2025
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What is this file type?

  • September 26, 2025
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This is not a *.JPG file but it shows just JPG. What is this file type? 

 

Correct answer D Fosse

Since there's no period, it technically doesn't have an extension.  Windows reads backwards and whatever is after the last period is the extension.

 

Just rename the file, with extension.

 

(all this assuming you have extensions visible in Windows. If not, turn it on).

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Stephen Marsh
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September 27, 2025
MahaB82A
MahaB82AAuthor
Legend
September 27, 2025

I downloaded this file to use. But it came without extension.

Pattern File

 

Stephen Marsh
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September 27, 2025

So try adding .png or .jpg or .gif and see if it is then recognised.

D Fosse
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D FosseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 26, 2025

Since there's no period, it technically doesn't have an extension.  Windows reads backwards and whatever is after the last period is the extension.

 

Just rename the file, with extension.

 

(all this assuming you have extensions visible in Windows. If not, turn it on).

MahaB82A
MahaB82AAuthor
Legend
September 26, 2025

Thanks for the help.

Peru Bob
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September 26, 2025

If it doesn't open in Photoshop, try opening it in IrfanView and resave it.

https://www.irfanview.com/