File Extension Database

Open TEF File

The TEF extension file contains tablature and sheet music for the guitar and other fretted string instruments, including the mandolin and bass.

The TEF file also supports instruments such as the harmonica, mountain dulcimer, diatonic accordion, drums, violin, tin whistle, recorder, Xaphoon, autoharp, pedal steel guitar, and banjo.

Open a TEF file

Open a TEF file, the most common is to have the appropriate software installed.

This is the TablEdit, which will create the proper file association for the TEF format.

TablEdit is a program for creating, editing, printing and listening to tablature and sheet music, under standard notation, which is ideal for guitar and other fretted string instruments.

TEF files can also be viewed with a viewer called TEFView, which is an inexpensive file viewer for those musicians who don't need the full capabilities of TablEdit.

Software to open a TEF file

How Can I Open TEF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TEF file is to find a TEF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TEF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open TEF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as TEF file opener then try to search online for "TEF viewer", "application to open TEF file" or "open TEF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TEF file

How Can I Open TEF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TEF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TEF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with TEF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TEF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TEF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TEF file then try to search for "TEF viewer", "application to open TEF file" or "read TEF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TEF file

How Can I Open TEF File on Android

If you downloaded a TEF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded TEF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "TEF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "TEF viewer", "TEF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open TEF File on iPhone or iPad

To open TEF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the TEF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "TEF". This way you can find apps which can open TEF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "TEF viewer" or "TEF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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