What Is the EXE File Extension Used For?
EXE is a filename extension that denotes that a file is executable. Executable files are normally used to install applications or programs on computers. When you select and click on a file with an .EXE extension, a set of instructions known as a program is executed. The executable extension is recognizable and applicable across a broad range of platforms and operating systems, from intel-based PC systems to Mac operating systems.
