File Extension | TXT |
Full Name | Simple Text Format |
Files with the .TXT extension contain pure, unformatted text. This is the most basic format for saving text. It can be viewed and created by most text editing software, and, if using the default fonts, displayed even by web browsers and lots of other software and devices. Many other types of files are saved using the TXT format.
File Extension | ASCII |
Full Name | ASCII Text Characters Format |
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TXT") to another (referred to as "ASCII"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, TXT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format TXT to format ASCII becomes essential.
So, how can we perform TXT to ASCII file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format TXT and transforming it into format ASCII. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of TXT to ASCII converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of TXT to ASCII. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the TXT file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.