TXT File Type
- The quick factsWhat are TXT files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a TXT file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a TXT file?
TXT files have multiple uses, and Text files in various encodings is one of them.
Text files in various encodings
Files that contain the .txt file extension are files that store unformatted generic text contents. These files can be created by almost any text editing or word processing application, however, the TXT file format does not support features and functions such as tables, graphics, bolding, or italics.
Text files that are created in the TXT file format are structured as a series of text lines. These files are considered to be universal platform files and can be opened on almost any operating system including mobile devices.
Popular applications that save unformatted text documents with the .txt extension include Notepad and UltraEdit.
How to open TXT files
We have identified 5 TXT openers that are compatible with this specific type of TXT file.
Programs that open Text files in various encodings files
![]() | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
![]() | UltraEdit | Verified |
![]() | EmEditor | Verified |
![]() | OpenOffice.org Writer | Verified |
![]() | Microsoft Visual Studio | Verified |
Last updated: March 9, 2022
More file formats using the TXT extension
Through our research of TXT files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.Adobe InDesign Printing Instructions Report
Adobe InDesign Tagged Text
Auto3DEM Output Summary
BlackBox StdCoded Archive
Boost text_oarchive Serialized Data
Captions Inc. Subtitles
CPC 600 Subtitles
CS1er Debugger Exported Data
DDP Image Checksums
DemoManiac Text
Dillo Bookmark
DVD Junior Subtitles
Dynamic Publisher Text
E:D Shipyard Ship Loadout
FireFly Menu Definition
G64 Textual Representation Disk Image
Gaussian Cube Volumetric Data
GDSII Stream Format Layout
HotHelp Text
iOS Crash Report
IT8.7/1 Target Descriptor
Macintosh Plain Text
MilkShape 3D Model
Plan-80 Spreadsheet
PSFTools Human-Readable Textual Font Format
QuickTime Text Subtitles
RealCADD Script
Samourai Bitcoin Wallet Auto Backup
SEC EDGAR Document
ST Writer Document
StarWriter for MS-DOS Document
Structured Titles Subtitles
TDI Format Data
Ulead Subtitles
Vortex Tracker II Workspace
Xara Resources Index
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of TXT files. Remember, different programs may use TXT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | OpenOffice.org Calc | User submitted |
![]() | LibreOffice | User submitted |
![]() | LibreOffice Writer | User submitted |
![]() | Aegisub | User submitted |
![]() | StarOffice Writer | User submitted |
![]() | Crescent Eve | User submitted |
![]() | eType Application | User submitted |
![]() | Tableau | User submitted |
![]() | LibreOffice Calc | User submitted |
![]() | EditPad Lite | User submitted |
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