How to change file name and extension in Windows file explorer ?

Hi, how can I change file name and also file extension in Windows file explorer ? I can change only the file name, but not the file extension.

Hi,

It may happen that by default you can change only the file name in Windows file explorer. But you can quickly change the settings, display the filename with extension and then change file name or file extension.

Files in file explorer are shown without extension:



To show the file extension, click on View in the top bar to display the menu, then click on Show and in the submenu click on File name extensions.



Now, you should see the file name and also the file extension:



Click with right mouse button on the file you would like to rename, click on Show more options in the menu and click on Rename in the submenu. Then it should be possible to change filename and also file extension:





After you change the file extension, you may be asked to confirm the change: