file type

[/faɪl taɪp/]
nounpl: file types
tipo de arquivo
1. A classification of a computer file based on its format, structure, and the application that can open it, typically identified by a file extension
The file type is indicated by the extension at the end of the filename, such as .pdf or .docx
O tipo de arquivo é indicado pela extensão no final do nome do arquivo, como .pdf ou .docx
2. The format or category that determines how data is organized and encoded within a file
You need to change the file type from .jpg to .png to preserve transparency
Você precisa alterar o tipo de arquivo de .jpg para .png para preservar a transparência
This is predominantly a technical term used in computing contexts worldwide. In Brazil, 'tipo de arquivo' is standard in technical documentation, software interfaces, and IT professions. The term is universal across Portuguese-speaking countries but differs slightly between Brazil (arquivo) and Portugal (ficheiro). Understanding file types is fundamental to digital literacy in both English and Portuguese-speaking technology communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
file formatdocument typefile extension

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tipo de arquivo
Standard and most common usage in Brazil
Portugal
tipo de ficheiro
Portuguese uses 'ficheiro' instead of 'arquivo'
Technical Context
formato de arquivo
Alternative term emphasizing the format aspect

Related Words

file extensionfile formatMIME typecodeccompression

Related Idioms & Phrases

check the file type
convert file type
unsupported file type
compressed file type
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