There are so many file types available that keeping track of all of them is something that even the most experienced computer users can't do.
File Type Advisor is a very simple and straightforward program that shows relevant information about unknown file formats, helping you find out how you can open those files. It's very easy to use: it only comes with a single window where you input the file format, then a webpage is opened by your default browser and presenting various data about the requested file format. Since it uses a very large database of file extensions with related information, File Type Advisor is also reliable and accurate.
File Type Advisor can also help you keep your applications up-to-date by notifying you when newer versions of the installed programs are released. Last but not least, this handy tool is also completely free.
In conclusion, File Type Advisor is a nice tool to have if you have to deal with unknown file formats often, but I really wonder why directly searching for information about a specific file format on the Internet (using your web browser) is not a solution just as good as the one offered by this tool.
Pros
- Free
- Very small, neat and lightweight
- Easy-to-use interface
- Can notify about outdated apps
Cons
- It uses the default web browser to open pages with the requested file information
- Its main functionality can also be easily achieved just by using a web browser and searching the Internet