Glossary

WAV files store high-quality audio, often as uncompressed PCM, which makes them great for recording and editing. Learn why they’re large, how to open them, and how they compare to MP3 and FLAC.

An ODT file is the open-source alternative to a Word document. Learn what ODT is, how to open it in Word/Google Docs, and how to convert it to DOCX or PDF.

The PSD file is the professional standard for layered, non-destructive editing in Photoshop. Learn what it is, how to open it, and when to convert to JPEG or PNG.

If you have ever opened a spreadsheet, you have almost certainly worked with an XLSX file without giving the extension a second thought. But what actually is it, and what do you do if you can’t open one? Here is everything you need to know.

Here is everything that you ever wanted to know about the XPS file format, including how to open it.

Let’s have a look at what a TS file really is, what you’ll find inside one, how to open it, and how to convert it if you’d rather use a different format.

Learn what a TIFF file is, when to use it for high-quality images and printing, how it compares to JPEG and PNG, and how to open and convert TIFF files.

Learn what a .txt file is, how to open or edit TXT files on Windows, Mac, and mobile, which programs open plain text files, and how to create TXT files easily.

JPEGs are everywhere, from social media uploads to camera rolls. Here’s what the format actually does, why it became the standard for photos, and where it still shines today.