File Extension Database

Open TEX File

The TEX files have, up to now, two different applications, namely:

LaTeX Source Document

In this use case, a TEX file is a source document prepared by LaTeX, a high-quality typesetting system.

LaTeX is a software system for document preparation that uses, mainly, the 'What You See Is What You Get' or WYSIWYG system that we can find in word processors like Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer and Apple Pages.

The TEX file can include text, symbols, mathematical expressions, and graphics.

TEX files are commonly used in computer science, electrical engineering, statistics, economics, physics and practically for any area of ??knowledge, for the composition of articles, books and other publications.

TEX files contain plain text unlike DOCX and ODT files created by Microsoft Word and LibreOffice Writer WYSIWYG programs, which contain formatted text, and are actually containers for other types of files, including XML code.

The TEX file often contains markup conventions that define the structure of the document, such as a letter, book, or article.

As TEX files contain plain text, they can be opened with any text editor, however, it is recommended to use TeXworks, LaTeX Editor and Texmaker programs to preserve formatting.

Texture File

In this use case, the TEX extension files represent a bitmap image used to store textures.

The TEX extension file can recreate the appearance of different surfaces and can be applied to both 2D and 3D objects.

The TEX extension is often used in video games that support 3D texture mapping.

TEX files can be opened by some programs that reference textures or use texture mapping.

Software to open a TEX file

Due to the great diversity of types of formats for the TEX extension, it is advisable to make sure, first, of the type of file you have in your hands, and then to have one of the following software packages:

gVim
TeXworks
BaKoMa TeX
alaplaya Avalon Heroes (Deprecated)
Capcom Dead Rising 2

How Can I Open TEX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TEX file is to find a TEX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TEX 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 TEX 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 TEX file opener then try to search online for "TEX viewer", "application to open TEX file" or "open TEX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TEX file

How Can I Open TEX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TEX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TEX 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 TEX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TEX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TEX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TEX file then try to search for "TEX viewer", "application to open TEX file" or "read TEX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TEX file

How Can I Open TEX File on Android

If you downloaded a TEX 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 TEX 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 "TEX".
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 "TEX viewer", "TEX 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 TEX File on iPhone or iPad

To open TEX 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 TEX 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 "TEX". This way you can find apps which can open TEX 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 "TEX viewer" or "TEX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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