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i am trying to open a file on my pc but i forgot which program i used and the only one that comes close is quicktime player i know it is some photo
can somebody help me i dont know how to get an answer from this forum is it possible you can email me it is

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Short, practical plan to identify an unknown graphic file so you can open it safely. and are on the right track — start with local checks, then move to signature-based identification if that fails. Follow this checklist before sending the file to anyone.

  • Make a copy and work from the copy only. Scan it with your antivirus before opening.
  • Note the filename and OS file properties (size, declared type). If the extension is missing or suspicious, that does not mean the file is unusable — it just hides the real format.
  • Identify the file by its header bytes (magic number) rather than the extension. Tools that do this reliably include TrID and ExifTool. On Unix-like systems the file utility uses the same approach.
  • Try robust viewers that accept many formats (GIMP, IrfanView, ImageMagick). If a viewer fails, the inspector tools above will usually tell you the actual format (RAW, PSD, TIFF, etc.).
  • If you want a volunteer to inspect the file, upload the copy to a temporary, trusted file-share and include the filename, size, and the first few bytes (hex) rather than personal data. That lets helpers diagnose without exchanging email addresses.

For background on how formats are recognized by signature bytes, see the file-signature overview at Wikipedia: File signature.

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What's the filename? The extension will tell me what program to open it with.

If you changed the file extension (the .xxx part of filename.xxx), or put no extension, the file will not open correctly, even if you choose the correct program you made it with.

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Send me the file on my e-mail and i'll help you to open it :)

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