What is this file type?

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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I once created an ExifTool command to fix such issues:

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

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

Correct answer

Community Expert

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).

Legend

Thanks for the help.

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

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