.TXT File Extension

Text File Format

Developer:	NA
Popularity:	Popular for its versatility in storing plain text files
Open with:	Microsoft Word, Notepad

What exactly is the TXT File Format?

TXT file is a type of plain text file which is used to store data without any formatting such as bold texts, graphics, font style etc. It uses the .txt extension and can be opened and edited on any operating system, making it easy to share files across various platforms.

Key Features:

TXT files are user friendly and are simple to use, share and edit.
It stores human readable text which enables users to read the content easily.
These TXT files are lightweight in size and use different character encodings such as UTF-8 or ASCII.

The ease of use feature makes these TXT files ideal for making notes, scripts, logos etc. These files contain text in an unformatted format.

More Information About TXT

The TXT file is a straightforward format and they are stored in a very few bytes because they do not contain any metadata, formatting or embedded images like other files contain. TXT files are often used in data exchange between different software applications, because of their simplicity and universality.

Use Cases:

TXT files are mainly used to create notes, scripts, to- do lists etc, so that users can read them easily and make edits without facing any hassle.
It is used to store essential information or data in a lightweight format so that the file can be recovered quickly.
They are also used to share simple data across various programs without any complex format.

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Due to small file size, these files use minimum disk space and quickly access files, which saves users time.

Forensic Knowledge on TXT File

Forensic Analysis of TXT files helps investigators to search for a specific keyword or phrase from that TXT file, to identify needed information related to the case. The findings from the TXT file can be used as evidence in legal proceedings. As the TXT file contains notes and logs created by the user, it can help in providing insights about the user's behavior.

MIME Type	`text/plain`
Magic Bytes	`NA`
Common Applications	Microsoft Word, Notepad
Usage	TXT files are used to store plain text files in an unformatted format.