# Extension - `v::extension(string $extension)` Validates if the file extension matches the expected one: ```php v::extension('png')->validate('image.png'); //true ``` This rule is case-sensitive. *** See also: * [Executable](Executable.md) * [File](File.md) * [Readable](Readable.md) * [SymbolicLink](SymbolicLink.md) * [Uploaded](Uploaded.md) * [Writable](Writable.md)