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Google-Indexable File Types and Formats | Search Engine Knowledge (SEO)

Updated: Apr 28, 2023

Today I bring you a simple guide to file types that Google can index. By understanding and optimizing these file types, you can ensure that your content ranks well and is accessible to your target audience.


One of the important factors to B2B SEO digital marketing, is understanding which file types google and other search engines will achieve.


Let's explore the most common file types indexed by Google:


  1. Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf)

  2. Adobe PostScript (.ps)

  3. Google Earth (.kml, .kmz)

  4. GPS eXchange Format (.gpx)

  5. Hancom Hanword (.hwp)

  6. HTML (.htm, .html, and other file extensions)

  7. Microsoft Excel (.xls, .xlsx)

  8. Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt, .pptx)

  9. Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)

  10. OpenOffice presentation (.odp)

  11. OpenOffice spreadsheet (.ods)

  12. OpenOffice text (.odt)

  13. Rich Text Format (.rtf)

  14. Scalable Vector Graphics (.svg)

  15. TeX/LaTeX (.tex)

  16. Wireless Markup Language (.wml, .wap)

  17. XML (.xml)

  18. Text (.txt, .text, and other file extensions), including source code in common programming languages:

    • Basic source code (.bas)

    • C/C++ source code (.c, .cc, .cpp, .cxx, .h, .hpp)

    • C# source code (.cs)

    • Java source code (.java)

    • Perl source code (.pl)

    • Python source code (.py)


Further refine your search results, use the filetype

Operator in Google Search


This operator narrows down results to a specific file type or file extension. For example, entering filetype:rtf galway will display RTF files and URLs ending in .rtf containing the term "galway."


Leveraging this knowledge of Google-indexable file types, you can enhance your SEO consulting services and help your clients achieve better search rankings.


By optimizing content across various file formats, you'll ensure that your clients' valuable content is accessible, indexable, and primed for success in the ever-competitive world of search engine optimization.

Google-indexable file types

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