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PAGES file format

Extension.pages
Categorydocuments
Programs
Google Docs
Jumpshare
Pages 4.3
Pages 5.0
Pages 5.5
Main programApple iWork
Description.pages (Apple Pages Document) The .pages format is the file format used by Apple Pages, a word processor and page layout program part of the iWork productivity suite. Pages documents can include text, images, tables, graphs, and other mediaThe format is designed for ease of use and offers various templates for different types of documents. However, .pages files are primarily used within the Apple ecosystem and may require conversion or exporting to more universal formats (like .docx or .pdf) for compatibility with non-Apple software.
Technical detailsThe `.pages` file format is associated with Apple's Pages application, a component of the iWork suite for macOS and iOS. This format is adaptable, ideal for simple text documents as well as intricate layouts with images and graphics. `.pages` files are packages with multiple files and directories, typical for complex documents on macOS. When renamed to `.zip`, these packages reveal their contents, including an XML file for the document's core content and additional resources like images. Each `.pages` file typically contains a preview image in PDF or JPEG format. Designed for Pages, the format can also export to more common formats such as PDF or .docx. Integrated with iCloud, Pages enables easy syncing and sharing of documents across Apple devices and supports collaborative features like track changes. It's crafted with accessibility and multi-language support, offering a range of document creation features from text styling to multimedia integration, making `.pages` a versatile tool in the Apple ecosystem.
MIME type
application/x-iwork-pages-sffpages
application/vnd.apple.pages