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How to Change the Default App for a File in Windows 11

Choose which program opens PDFs, photos, text files, and other file types.

Quick Answer

Right-click the file → Open with → Choose another app, then choose the program you want.

Step by Step

  1. Right-click a file of the type you want to change.
  2. Select Open with.
  3. Select Choose another app.
  4. Choose the application you want to use.
  5. Choose the option to always use that app for this file type when Windows offers it.

If That Doesn't Work

  • You can also open Settings → Apps → Default apps and search by application or file type.
  • If the program is missing, make sure it is installed.

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