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File Creator is a free and open-source software utility that gives you the possibility to easily create empty files with any extension. The project was tested using .docx, .pptx, .xlsx, .doc, .ppt and .xls file types, but it works with any other kind of formats.

It comes in handy for generating dummy files to test in various scenarios. For example, you can test antivirus solutions or attempt to draw out possible malware on your computer, as well as verify whether a file conversion utility or universal file opener detects a specific format, among other examples.

The application is wrapped in a plain and simple interface, which consists of a standard form. It displays two buttons for indicating a destination folder, new file name and format, as well as for creating the file, respectively.

As soon as the new file is created, the tool shows your new file information, namely the file name and format, date and time of creation, file size, and attributes. It doesn't display a notification messages, but you can check results by opening the output folder. Worth mentioning is that batch processing is not supported, so you can create only one file at a time.