Reverting a specific file to a previous version in Git allows you to undo changes to individual files without affecting other modifications. As the creator of CoreUI with over 25 years of development experience, I frequently revert specific files to previous states when debugging or undoing unwanted changes. The most precise approach uses git checkout with a commit hash and file path to restore the file to its exact previous state. This method provides surgical precision for file recovery while preserving other changes in your working directory.