NUMBERS
.numbers files are spreadsheets created using Apple’s Numbers app, the spreadsheet program from the iWork suite. A .numbers file therefore contains everything you’d expect to find in a spreadsheet: tables with rows and columns, formulas, charts, images, text, and all the formatting that goes with it. Unlike Excel, however, Numbers—typical of Apple apps—places greater emphasis […]
Read MoreDDS to PNG
The DDS (DirectDraw Surface) format is an image format developed by Microsoft specifically designed for storing textures in games and 3D applications. DDS files are primarily used in game development because they contain compressed texture data that can be processed directly by the graphics card. This reduces loading times and makes modern games possible in […]
Read MoreCAF to MP3
CAF files originate from Apple's audio ecosystem. Most users first encounter the format when they receive an iMessage voice message and want to play or forward it outside of an Apple device. iOS developers, GarageBand, and Logic Pro users also create CAF files. Outside the Apple ecosystem, these files are difficult to play, as many […]
Read MoreVID to MP4
VID files are video files with a generic file extension assigned by various programs and devices. In most cases, a .VID file is simply an ordinary MP4 or AVI video whose extension has been changed, usually by a proprietary application or the camera itself. Simply renaming the file extension from .vid to .mp4 is sometimes […]
Read MoreFODT to PDF
FODT files are often a typical LibreOffice mishap. You accidentally select the wrong format when saving, and suddenly, instead of a normal text document, you have an FODT file on your hard drive. It can only be opened with LibreOffice, as Word gives up, leaving the recipient wondering what to do with the attachment. If […]
Read MoreOverview of Audio File Formats
Anyone looking to convert, play, or archive audio files is faced with an astonishing variety of formats. Whether it’s MP3, AAC, WAV, or OPUS, the list is long and the differences are sometimes very subtle. Our guide explains all relevant audio file formats—what they were designed for, where they’re used today, and which format is […]
Read MorePGM
PGM is the grayscale variant of the PBM family. While PBM supports only black and white, PGM allows for up to 65,535 shades between the two extremes. Each pixel is described by a single numerical value: 0 is black, and the maximum value is white. PGM stands for "Portable Gray Map" and was developed in […]
Read MoreTGA to PNG
TGA files often originate from professional 3D software or older games. The format stores images uncompressed, resulting in very large files. PNG offers smaller file sizes and significantly wider support. Convert TGA to PNG easily in your browser With PNG, images are compressed losslessly, meaning that all pixels remain exactly the same, but the file […]
Read MoreRMVB
RMVB stands for RealMedia Variable Bitrate and is a proprietary video container format developed by RealNetworks as an extension of the classic RM format. Unlike the standard RealMedia container, which is optimized for streaming at a constant bitrate (CBR), RMVB uses a variable bitrate (VBR). This allows for better quality at the same file size, […]
Read MoreTGA
The TGA format (Truevision Graphics Adapter) TGA (Truevision Graphics Adapter), often referred to as TARGA (Truevision Advanced Raster Graphics Adapter), is a raster graphics format for digital image data. The format was developed[1] in 1984 by AT&T; EPICenter in collaboration with Island Graphics Inc. and served as the native file format for the TARGA and […]
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