How to Change Default File Type in Windows and macOS

Learn how to easily change the default file type on Windows and macOS in this quick tutorial.

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To change the default file type in Windows, right-click a file of the desired type, select 'Open With,' then 'Choose another app.' Check 'Always use this app to open .[file extension] files' and choose your preferred application. On macOS, right-click the file, pick 'Get Info,' and under 'Open with,’ select your desired app and 'Change All.'

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I set a default program for a specific file type? Right-click on a file, select 'Open With,' then 'Choose another app' and check 'Always use this app' to set the default program.
  2. Can I change multiple file types at once? No, you must change the default application for each file type individually on Windows and macOS.
  3. What if my desired application isn’t listed? You can browse to find the application by selecting 'More apps' or 'Look for another app on this PC' in Windows, or use 'Other...' in macOS.

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