CMTX File Extension

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E-Sword Commentary

  • File Type cmtx
  • Developer Rick Meyers
  • Popularity
    4.4 (36 votes)
  • Application e-Sword
  • Category Data Files

What is a CMTX file?

Files with the CMTX extension are specifically tied to E-Sword Commentary, a Data Files type, and there are 6196 files in this category.

The E-Sword Commentary (CMTX) was developed by Rick Meyers, which created file format and programs to work with them.

CMTX file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows. To open a CMTX file, you can choose from 2 programs such as e-Sword and eSword 9 Converter.

Programs that support CMTX files

How to open a CMTX file?

If you cannot open a CMTX file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

Thanks to their popularity, e-Sword and eSword 9 Converter are often the go-to programs for managing CMTX files. If you need the newest version of e-Sword, just access the Rick Meyers website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.

Once e-Sword is installed, the OS should configure it as the default tool for opening CMTX files.

Make e-Sword the default CMTX viewer

Change the default app to open files on Mac

  1. Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired CMTX file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
  2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
  3. Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
  4. In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for e-Sword. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.

Change a default app in Windows

  1. Start by right-clicking on your CMTX file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
  2. Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose e-Sword as the application to associate with your CMTX file;
  3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".

Finding answers to CMTX file problems

If CMTX files are giving you trouble, small modifications to your software can help. Check out the troubleshooting tips below to fix these issues.

What can lead to sudden e-Sword crashes?

Insufficient updates for Rick Meyers products can cause e-Sword to crash. Be sure to regularly install the latest software updates.

A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.

What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged CMTX file?

Use a recovery program to open the damaged CMTX file, and in the menu, click "Repair" to start the repair operation. Wait for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically restore the damaged data files.

What are the ways to check if my CMTX file is damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted CMTX data files can include:

  • The file encounters problems during the opening process or shows error indications;
  • Editing the archive in e-Sword is hampered by poor overall performance;
  • The file causes e-Sword or other software to hang or crash during various operations;
  • An unexplained increase in the size of the CMTX file;
  • Actions performed on the file result in the appearance of error notifications;

How to edit a CMTX file?

To modify CMTX files, you need to install special software that makes it possible to open and edit data files. Online CMTX editors are more restricted compared to software designed for E-Sword Commentary.

Best CMTX editors 2026

According to these factors, we have compiled a list of available CMTX editors.

CMTX Editor SoftwareDeveloperPlatformsOverall Rating
e-SwordRick MeyersWindows4.5 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Convert files to and from CMTX

After converting a CMTX file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.

Converting Files to CMTX Format