When working with files in PHP, one common task is to retrieve the file extension, which can be vital for various purposes like validating file types, processing uploads, or serving specific content. In this post, we’ll delve into two distinct methods for fetching file extensions in PHP, equipping you with the knowledge you need to efficiently work with different file types in your web applications. Whether you’re developing a file management system, an image gallery, or handling user uploads, understanding how to extract file extensions is a fundamental skill for any PHP developer.
This post explains about how to get file extenstion using the PHP. In the we have two types to retrieve the file extensions.
How to get file extension using PHP by Anil Kumar Panigrahi
See the following script :
Type 1:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 | <?php function findextension ($filename) { $filename = strtolower($filename) ; $exts = split("[/\\.]", $filename) ; $n = count($exts)-1; $exts = $exts[$n]; return $exts; } $filename="image.jpg"; echo findextension ($filename); // Here we will get the file extension $filename="image.jpg"; echo findextension ($filename); // Here we will get the file extenstion ?> |
Type 2:
Another way to get file extension:
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File extensions are a fundamental aspect of web development when using PHP, allowing developers to interact with a wide variety of file formats and deliver rich user experiences. This guide has provided insights into the significance of file extensions in the context of PHP, along with practical examples of how to work with different file types. From validating file uploads to generating dynamic content, PHP’s versatility in handling file extensions empowers developers to create interactive and robust web applications. By mastering the art of managing file extensions with PHP, developers can enhance their skills and offer users a seamless, feature-rich online experience. Whether it’s processing images, documents, or multimedia files, PHP remains a powerful tool for handling file extensions and ensuring that web applications can effectively manage, display, and distribute various types of content.
4 Comments
Srinivas Tamada · April 6, 2009 at 5:54 am
Can u help me.
how to redirect URL’s using .htaccess file
like this
http://domain.com/index.php?id=srinivas&page=2
to
http://domain.com/srinivas?page=2
Mustafa Ali · May 17, 2013 at 11:10 am
more simpler:
strtolower(end(explode(‘.’,$filename));
also worth reading http://php.net/manual/en/function.pathinfo.php
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