Why does the "Output format" capture option not affect the file format?

asked 2025-07-19 03:38:39 +0000

updated 2025-07-19 22:23:41 +0000

Guy Harris gravatar image

In version 4.4.8 (v4.4.8-0-g0d289c003bfb), the final format of the packet capture file in the "Capture" --> "Options" --> "Output" tab depends on the suffix of the file name, and the two optional options for "Output format" (pcang|pcap) are invalid.

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Just tested with Wireshark-4.4.8 on MacOS (ARM). I can not find an issue. What OS are you on? And can you provide the exact steps to reproduce the issue you are facing?

SYN-bit gravatar imageSYN-bit ( 2025-07-19 08:02:14 +0000 )edit