Add file type settings

To view and change the settings for a given file type, this type must be added to Magic Launch.

How to add a file type to Magic Launch

  1. Choose the Apple menu > System Preferences, then click on Magic Launch.

    Open Magic Launch preferences

  2. The list box on the left side of the panel contains the list of managed file types. This list will be empty when you first open Magic Launch.

    Click on the “+” button below the list box.

  3. The “Add file type” sheet will appear, where you can type the file extension corresponding to the file type to add.

    If you don't know the file extension, click on the “Select File…” button and you will asked to select a file of the corresponding file type.

Tip: You can also directly drag and drop a file from the Finder in the list box to add its type.

Once a file type has been added, you can select it and see its settings on the right.