Opening a TEX File

The TEX file type is primarily associated with LaTeX.

TEX	File extension: TEX
	File type:	source document

What is a TEX file

TEX files mostly belong to LaTeX by LaTeX Project Team. TEX filename extension is mainly associated with documents stored in TeX file format. This format is mainly used to typeset and store technical documents in scientific, electrical, mathematical, and legal applications. Typesetting programs such as LaTeX, XeTeX, and Texworks may be used to create and edit TeX documents. TEX is also the filename extension of textures used by various games and image processing software. These TEX texture files typically contain bitmaps that are applied to graphics objects like game characters. For instance, textures used to display objects in video games that use Leadwerks game engine, are stored in TEX files. PaintShop photo editor saves textures in TEX format. Hitman, a series of 3D video games, store game resource data in TEX files. Concordance document review software uses TEX file format to save its full text database.

How can I open a TEX file?

You need a suitable software like LaTeX to open a TEX file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your TEX file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TEX file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert a TEX file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a TEX file, you can use our free Online TEX File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

Just click the "Choose your .tex file to view this image" button on this page.
Your TEX file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert TEX files:

LaTeX by LaTeX Project Team
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TEX files are often referred to as LaTeX simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Bully (texture) by Rockstar
Bully is a cross-platform action-adventure video game where the player takes on the role of a high school student that rises through the ranks of various school groups. Textures used by Bully are stored in TEX files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Concordance (full text database) by CloudNine
Concordance is a software for reviewing, organizing, and sharing legal documents across devices. Its full text database file has TEX filename extension. This file format is classified as Database.
Don't Starve (texture) by Klei
Don't Starve is a multi-platform survival video game for desktop, mobile, and console platforms. TEX files used by the game contain textures. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Hover! (texture) by Microsoft
Hover! is a discontinued car racing video game for earlier Windows operating systems. Its textures were stored in TEX format. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
IdeaList (datasheet) by Bekon
IdeaList was a free form text database software used to save text documents to a database. The program was available for 16 bit and 32 bit DOS, Windows, and Mac platforms. Datasheets used by IdeaList were stored in TEX files. This program has been discontinued. This file format is classified as Database.
Monster Hunter: World (texture) by Capcom
Monster Hunter: World is an action-adventure role-playing game for PlayStation, Xbox, and Windows platforms. Textures applied to game objects and characters within Monster Hunter:World are stored in TEX files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
PaintShop (texture) by Corel
PaintShop is a professional photo-editing software featuring advanced graphics design and photo enhancement tools. Textures created by PaintShop are stored in TEX file format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
Scientific Notebook (data) by Mackichan
Scientific Notebook is a program for typesetting scientific and mathematical documents. It may be used to create TEX documents containing plain text, mathematical expressions, graphics, and symbols. This file format is classified as Data.
Seal Online (texture) by YNK
Seal Online is a point-and-click massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Textures used in this game are stored in TEX files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Serious Sam (texture) by Croteam
Serious Sam is a series of first-person shooter video games for Windows and console platforms. Textures applied to surfaces, objects, and characters in Serious Sam are stored in TEX files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
TeXworks (document) by Jonathan Kew, Stefan Löffler, and Charlie Sharpsteen
TeXworks is a GUI program for creating and editing documents through the TeX typesetting system. This program is distributed free of charge for Windows, MacOS, and Linux platforms. It can be used to create, view, or edit documents written in TEX format. This file format is classified as Simple text file.

TEX format details:

To view or edit TEX files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the TEX files is as follows:

TEX is a very commonly used file extension and includes different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

35% of all TEX files are associated with LaTeX 2e document. The contents of these files can even be read by a human. The files are often between 1 KB and 36 KB in size. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as documentclass, usepackage, article and amsmath. Files like these have the following tags: report, template, exercise, assignment, vorlage, endorsements, glaschke, homework, latex, lista and quiz.
10% of all TEX files have the same signature TEX. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are 32 KB to 7 MB in size, with a median of 1 MB. The files contain the following words: TEXB, TEXI0001 and TEXV0005. Such files sometimes refer to nomip, skin, body, font and girl.

The remaining 55% of all TEX files are different files with different signatures, frequently e.g. Grigon texture, Croteam texture, PNG, MIDI, DDS, KTEX, begin, chapter, Texture, TEX and BFX. These files sometimes refer to front, chapter, diff, resume, thesis or head. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your TEX file!

Technical Data for TEX File Extension

File classification:

Simple text file

Related files:

texture, latex, tek, zip, aux, sty, lex, fnt, cls, txe, bib, gobj, tx, ms1, pc_shaders, dds, sprite, cmm, dvi, scx

Mime type:

application/x-tex, text/x-tex, text/x-stex

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Corel.Texture
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics10\Programs\Texture.exe /dde

ProgramID: Corel.Texture
EXEFile: C:\Corel\GRAPHI~1\PROGRAMS\TEXTURE.EXE /dde

ProgramID: CorTex.Document
EXEFile: F:\graphics\corel7\PROGRAMS\TEXTURE.EXE /dde

ProgramID: ScientificNotebookDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\scinoteb.exe /I%ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\scinoteb.ins /dde

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: Corel.Texture
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Graphics9\PROGRAMS\TEXTURE.EXE /dde

ProgramID: Corel.Texture
EXEFile: C:\Corel\Graphics8\PROGRAMS\TEXTURE.EXE /dde

ProgramID: ScientificWorkPlaceDocument
EXEFile: C:\SWP30\swp-pro.exe /dde

ProgramID: ExpensAble.Document.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ExpensAble\qex.exe /x%1

ProgramID: Corel.Texture
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PROGRAMS\TEXTURE.EXE /dde

ProgramID: ScientificViewerDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\sviewer.exe /I%ProgramFiles%\SCIENT~1\sviewer.ins /dde

ProgramID: WinEdt.tex
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinEdt Team\WinEdt\WinEdt.exe %1

ProgramID: DUP5.Files
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dragon UnPACKer 5\drgunpack5.exe

ProgramID: CorTex.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Draw70\PROGRAMS\TEXTURE.EXE

ProgramID: LaTeX.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TEXNIC~1\TEXCNTR.EXE

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a tex source document is a special file format by LaTeX Project Team and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TEX files

Associate the TEX file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open source documents. Because only the current version supports the latest TEX file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the LaTeX Project Team manufacturer website after an available LaTeX update.
To make sure that your TEX file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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