.txt file: how to open it on Windows
116 Windows apps register the .txt extension. Install one of them to open the file with a double-click.
About the format
Format data: freedesktop.org shared-mime-info and PRONOM (The National Archives, UK).
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AtomA hackable text editor for the 21st Century, free and open source.
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calibrecalibre is the one stop solution to all your e-book needs.
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Subtitle EditSubtitle Edit is a free and open source editor for video subtitles.
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ONLYOFFICE Desktop EditorsAll the tools you need to work with text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and fillable forms on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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microA modern and intuitive terminal-based text editor.
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Notepad3Notepad like text editor based on the Scintilla source code.
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LBRYA browser for the LBRY network, a digital marketplace controlled by its users.
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Notepad2-modFast and light-weight Notepad-like text editor with syntax highlighting
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ChanSortProcess exported channel lists of many TVs' DTV and IDTV modes, and be able to import the processed lists back into the TV.
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BowPadA simple and fast text editor with a ribbon UI.
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SnakeTailA Windows tail utility for monitoring growing text log files
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Yandex BrowserYandex Browser delivers fast and secure browsing with built-in Alice and the ability to sync passwords, bookmarks, and bank cards across devices.
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FocusWriterFullscreen, highly customizable text editor.
- EmEditor
A fast, lightweight, yet extensible, easy-to-use text editor, code editor, CSV editor, and large file viewer for Windows.
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DocToSimple command line utility for converting .doc & .xls files to any supported format.
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Sublime Text 3Sublime is a sophisticated cross-platform text editor for code, markup and prose.
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iNFekt NFO ViewerThe ultimate best NFO viewer, ever!
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TyporaA markdown editor, markdown reader.
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SpyderScientific Python Development Environment similar to matlab
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Tinn-RA modern editor/word processor, perfect for R statistical language.
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KiroAn agentic IDE that helps you do your best work with features such as specs, steering, and hooks.
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WindsurfThe most powerful AI IDE
- LibreOffice
LibreOffice is a free and powerful office suite, and a successor to OpenOffice.org (commonly known as OpenOffice). Its clean interface and feature-rich tools help you unleash your creativity and enhance your productivity.
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AdGuard HomeA network-wide software for blocking ads and tracking.
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Atom BetaA hackable text editor for the 21st Century, free and open source.
- Vivaldi
Powerful, Personal and Private web browser.
- NFOPad
Small, fast and flexible text editor and nfo viewer.
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iA WriterA focused environment where you can write freely. Now with lasers.
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Amazon Send to KindleSend personal documents to your Kindle from your PC.
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NotepadsA modern, lightweight text editor with a minimalist design.
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PositronA next-generation data science IDE
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Notepad4Notepad4 (Notepad2⨯2, Notepad2++) is a light-weight Scintilla based text editor for Windows with syntax highlighting, code folding, auto-completion and API list for many programming languages and documents, bundled with file browser plugin matepath.
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Notepad4 (AVX2)Notepad4 (Notepad2⨯2, Notepad2++) is a light-weight Scintilla based text editor for Windows with syntax highlighting, code folding, auto-completion and API list for many programming languages and documents, bundled with file browser plugin matepath.
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AideThe open-source AI-native IDE
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Ox editorThe simple but flexible text editor
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kaf-cliA command line tool to convert TXT text to ePub and Mobi eBooks
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AlexandriaMinimalistic cross-platform eBook reader
- Okular
The Universal Document Viewer
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SAKURA EditorSAKURA Editor (Japanese text editor for MS Windows)
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Subtitle Speech SynchronizerAutomatic subtitle synchronisation app
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GPXSeeGPXSee is a Qt-based GPS log file viewer and analyzer that supports all common GPS log file formats.
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NomoA WYSIWYG, real-time rendering, and distraction-free Markdown editor
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AdGuard BetaA unique adblock program for Windows that has all the necessary features for the best web experience.
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UGENEUGENE is a free open-source bioinformatics software for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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tomboy-ngA note taking app that works and syncronises between Linux, Windows and MacOS. It will also Sync to a private Github repository allowing access to any device with a browser.
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芙芙工具箱Fufu Tools is a toolbox with a collection of gadgets.
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OryxFast editor for markdown and code, reader for ebooks and comics
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QQtoExcel一个让 PC QQ 导出 TXT 聊天记录转 Excel 表格的工具
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ZPL2PDFConvert ZPL files to PDF with Labelary API, TCP server mode, and multi-language support
- Cursor
The AI Code Editor
- Trae CN
An adaptive AI IDE that transforms how you work, collaborating with you to run faster.
- Trae
An adaptive AI IDE that transforms how you work, collaborating with you to run faster.
- Dr.Explain
Help authoring tool to quickly create online manuals, help files, user guides and documentation.
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FastPadUltra fast note taking app.
- Devin
Manage fleets of local and cloud agents from one surface. Plan, delegate, review, and ship without leaving your editor.
- Sublime Text 4
Sublime is a sophisticated cross-platform text editor for code, markup and prose.
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BlastMergeCross-repository file synchronization through intelligent iterative merging
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GS-BaseGS-Base is a database that lets you store any type of data, text and numeric fields, dates, long text memo fields, files, images, code snippets with syntax highlighting for 16 programming languages.
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GS-CalcGS-Calc is a modern spreadsheet with unique capabilities for processing big data sets.
- Gram
A code editor for humanoid apes and grumpy toads
- Mery
Mery はシンプルなテキストエディターです。Mery では日記、恋文、新聞記事、ソースコードなどのあらゆるテキスト文書を簡単に編集することができます。また、HTML、Java、PHP、SQL などの様々なプログラミング言語の色分け表示も可能です。
- Altova MissionKit 2026 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2026 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- OpenOffice
The Free and Open Productivity Suite
- EditPlus
Text editor with FTP, FTPS and SFTP capabilities
- PSPad editor (x86)
The Developer’s Text Editor for Microsoft Windows
- Altova Authentic 2026 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova XMLSpy 2026 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2026 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- ColorAnt
ColorAnt is an easy-to-use tool that measures test charts, corrects, and optimizes measurement data.
- NeatReader
The #1 ePub Reader
- PSPad editor (x64)
The Developer’s Text Editor for Microsoft Windows
- StereoPhoto Maker
Create and manage stereoscopic images for Nintendo 3DS, 3D TVs and screens, and 3D photo cameras.
- Sublime Text 4 (Dev)
Sublime is a sophisticated cross-platform text editor for code, markup and prose.
- CodeBuddy
Tencent Cloud Code Assistant
- Altova Authentic 2025 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova MissionKit 2025 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2025 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova XMLSpy 2025 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2025 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- LibreOffice PreRelease
LibreOffice is a free and powerful office suite, and a successor to OpenOffice.org (commonly known as OpenOffice). Its clean interface and feature-rich tools help you unleash your creativity and enhance your productivity.
- Atlantis Word Processor
Atlantis is a standalone word processor for both professional writers and those who create documents only occasionally.
- Atlantis Word Processor Lite
Atlantis Word Processor Lite is a free version of Atlantis Word Processor. It has plenty of great features that will help you create various types of documents, reports, novels, articles, letters, and more.
- Altova Authentic 2023 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova Authentic 2024 Enterprise Edition
XML content authoring tool and document editor for non-technical users
- Altova MissionKit 2023 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2023 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2024 Enterprise Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova MissionKit 2024 Professional Edition
Suite of XML, JSON, and SQL tools including XMLSpy & MapForce
- Altova XMLSpy 2023 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2023 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2024 Enterprise Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Altova XMLSpy 2024 Professional Edition
JSON and XML Editor
- Spectronaut
Spectronaut® is a commercial software package aimed at analyzing data-independent acquisition (DIA) proteomics experiments.
- Cyotek Color Palette Editor
Cyotek Palette Editor allows you to create and work with colour palettes, in a variety of formats such as JASC, GIMP and Adobe Photoshop.
- DNA Kit Studio
Windows graphical application to convert and analyze DNA RAW Data from several Direct-To-Consumer DNA companies
- EverEdit
Professional Text & Source Editor
- NoteTab Light
NoteTab is a replacement for notepad. It allows editing of a wide variety of file types.
- FreeMat
FreeMat is a free environment for rapid engineering and scientific prototyping and data processing. It is similar to commercial systems such as MATLAB from Mathworks, and IDL from Research Systems, but is Open Source.
- GNU Backgammon
Backgammon simulator with support for player-versus-CPU and for match analysis. Supports both GUI and CMD interfaces.
- Haystack Editor
Navigate and refactor your code with ease
- Icecream Ebook Reader 6
EPUB reader for Windows to read eBooks in EPUB, MOBI, PDF and other popular formats.
- Kate (AppX / Portable)
Advanced text editor.
- Okular (AppX / Portable)
The Universal Document Viewer
- Mery
Mery はシンプルなテキストエディターです。Mery では日記、恋文、新聞記事、ソースコードなどのあらゆるテキスト文書を簡単に編集することができます。また、HTML、Java、PHP、SQL などの様々なプログラミング言語の色分け表示も可能です。
- Text Editor Pro
Powerful text editing tool
- VectorStyler
VectorStyler provides a complete set of drawing, design and illustration tools necessary for modern design. With its numerous new features, VectorStyler redefines and extends the tools available for illustrators and designers.
- PearAI
The AI Code Editor for Your Next Project.
- Coolutils Converter
Coolutils Converter is the all-in-one solution for all your conversion needs. Whether you want to convert any to PDF or TIFF, it will do the task. The input file types include PDF, TIFF, DOC, TXT, XLS, HTML, PNG, JPEG, MSG, even Outlook emails.
- CodeBuddy CN
Tencent Cloud Code Assistant CodeBuddy, an AI-powered coding IDE.
- Vovsoft Compare Two Texts
Vovsoft Compare Two Texts is a Windows software designed for comparing textual content.
- Vovsoft Search Text In Files
Vovsoft Search Text In Files is an easy-to-use file search application for your desktop or laptop computer. You can search through your files using simple queries, and this tool will quickly list the requested files.
- Vovsoft Text Edit Plus
Text Edit Plus is a powerful yet straightforward plain text editor with helpful features. It is a lightweight tool that enables users to easily create new text documents or modify existing ones.
- Vovsoft Text to MP3 Converter
Easily convert any text to speech. Perfect for e-learning, presentations, YouTube videos and increasing the accessibility. You can convert from text to speech and save it as audio file in a few clicks. The text can be exported as MP3 and WAV file.
- Vovsoft VCF to TXT Converter
Designed with simplicity in mind, this VCF to text converter program can only perform one task, that of extracting the contacts from the input VCF container, then transfer it to a newly created text file anywhere on your computer.
- gedit Text Editor
A powerful general purpose text editor
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