Configure File Associations in Windows 11/10 In Windows 11, open Press Win+I to open Settings > Apps > Default apps and click on the Choose default by file type or by link type.

If you cannot associate file extension to application & see The program you selected cannot be associated with this file type error, see this fix.

Windows 11 can make it easier to access your extensions through apps. Here's how. Windows 11 can keep track of the apps you open and set them by default for faster navigation.