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Convert TXT to TDL

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	TDL
Full Name	Tab Delineated File Format

TDL is an extension given to files that are used by various applications, most often as a data source. Technically, TDL is a plain text file that can be opened in any editor. The structure of the TDL file is similar to the CSV format, with the difference that the file uses a tab character as a field (column) separator.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TXT") to another (referred to as "TDL"). 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 TDL becomes essential.

So, how can we perform TXT to TDL 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 TDL. 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 TDL converters.

Conversion from TXT to TDL

TXT to TDL

Microsoft Excel

How to convert the TXT file to TDL?

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 TDL. 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:

Please indicate on your computer the source file TXT, the format of which you are going to change
Load the TXT file to the application
Select the output format of the TDL file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file TDL on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted TDL file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the TXT format:

Other conversions
to the TDL format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

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.