TXT file

This page contains information on the TXT file extension (Text Document), a popular document file format

File extension	.txt
Category	Document File
Description	The .txt file extension is one of the most ubiquitous file types. The file generally consists of plain text only and contains no formatting. Almost any application that can handle text can open a .txt file. As a result this format remains popular due to its support across all platforms and Operating Systems. The file type is one of the oldest file types in existence with its origins tracing back to the first computers.
Actions	Convert TXT file View other document file formats
Technical Details	A .txt file normally uses a basic character set which contains letters, numbers and symbols. A typical example of this would be the ASCII character set. The main alternative to ASCII is Unicode. Unicode is a rival format for text files. A plain text file should only contain several non-printable charaters such as new lines, tab and form feed.
Associated programs	Notepad TextEdit WordPad
Developed by	Various
MIME type	text/plain application/txt browser/internal text/anytext widetext/plain widetext/paragraph
Useful links	More information on text files Comparison between plain text and formatted text Convert TXT file

Using Zamzar it is possible to convert TXT files to a variety of other formats