TXT File Extension

Programs that support TXT files

• Windows ³⁵
• Mac OS ¹³
• Linux ⁹
• Android ²
• Apple iOS ¹
• Online Services ⁴

Windows

• Windows Notepad
• ConTEXT
• Geany
• PolyEdit
• StarOffice
• Programmers Notepad
• LinkTreeNote
• OpenOffice Writer
• Source Edit
• Notepad++
• EditPlus
• Microsoft WordPad
• Microsoft Word
• TextPad
• Sublime Text
• WordPerfect
• Vim
• PSPad
• DAMN NFO Viewer
• AbiWord
• SC UniPad
• Ability Write
• Atom
• Epubor Ultimate Converter
• My Notes Center
• TI-Reader Converter
• Xilize
• OpenOffice
• RightNote
• PyGlossary
• Lingoes Converter
• Pointor
• TreePad
• Simple Text Encoding Converter
• Pyxel Edit

Mac OS

• TextEdit
• TextMate
• OpenOffice Writer
• Sublime Text
• NeoOffice
• Mariner Write
• Vim
• Atom
• Geany
• Typinator
• Epubor Ultimate Converter
• OpenOffice
• Narrator

Linux

• KWord
• OpenOffice Writer
• Gedit
• Vim
• Sublime Text
• GNU Emacs
• Geany
• Atom
• OpenOffice

Android

• OfficeSuite Viewer
• OfficeSuite Professional

Apple iOS

• Apabi Reader

Online Services

• OnlineASCIItools
• TI-92 Converter
• MIDI to TXT online converter
• TI-89 Converter

How to open a TXT file?

If you are having trouble opening a TXT file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

Windows Notepad, TextEdit and ConTEXT are recognized as the most popular software solutions for dealing with TXT files. If you wish to install the latest release of Windows Notepad, visit the official Microsoft portal and download the edition that works on any operating system.

Following installation, TXT files should be automatically opened with Windows Notepad.

Set Windows Notepad as the default TXT program

Setting a default program by file type in Windows

1. Right-click on your TXT file and choose the "Open With" option. Then click "Choose another app" to continue the process;
2. In the pop-up window, select the Windows Notepad application;
3. Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening TXT files.

Change Default Program on Mac

1. Right click or Control + left click on the desired TXT file;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
4. Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to Windows Notepad. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

How to edit a TXT file?

Editing TXT files requires installing professional software that lets you open and edit text files. Online editors have more limitations compared to dedicated Plain Text Format programs.

List of Top TXT editors 2026

Taking into account the provided details, we have prepared a list of TXT editors that match your needs.

Convert to and from TXT

If a TXT file is cumbersome, converting it to formats such as DXF, JPG, JPEG, GIF, PNG or other supported types can make it easier to manage.

Converting a TXT file may not fully retain all functionality, but it is generally possible to return it to the original format.

Using offline applications such as Xilize, TI-92 Converter and WordPerfect, you can convert TXT files to various formats without losing data quality.

Convert TXT to other file formats

• TXT to XLS
• TXT to WPD
• TXT to DXF
• TXT to PNG
• TXT to OFX
• TXT to MOBI

Solve problems with TXT files

When issues arise with TXT files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.