File Extension Database

Open TEXT File

The TEXT file extension is primarily used for plain text files. Files with the TEXT extension are supported and can be used by programs designed for the Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform.

Files with the TEXT extension are categorized as text files, and since they are plain text files, users are recommended to use the notepad, or any other compatible editor.

TEXT files have plain ASCII content and are saved as files with that extension.

The most common use that developers have given to TEXT files is for README type files or as text documents that refer to their applications.

Although the TEXT extension is quite common, it is also very common to use the TXT extension, which is also compatible with the most popular office suites such as Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer.

To open, create or edit a TEXT file, you can use the following programs:

How Can I Open TEXT File on Windows

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

How Can I Open TEXT File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open TEXT File on Android

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

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