Opening a DTX File

The DTX file type is primarily associated with LaTeX.

DTX	File extension: DTX
	File type:	documented sources

What is a DTX file?

DTX files mostly belong to LaTeX by LaTeX Project. A DTX file contains documented sources written in TeX language using document typesetting systems such as LaTeX, MiKTeX, and pdfTeX. Video games that are based on LithTech game engine use a DTX file to save textures applied to the skin of 3D characters. DTX is also the filename extension of an asset used by Nmpuz math puzzle video game. WolfTeam: Classic video games save a server notice in a different DTX file. PCW weave drafting software for Windows and macOS saves a weave draft macro in a DTX file.

How to open a DTX file

You need a suitable software like LaTeX to open a DTX 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 DTX file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DTX file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DTX files:

LaTeX by LaTeX Project
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DTX files are often referred to as LaTeX page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
EntryPoint (data) by Datalex
EntryPoint is a discontinued data entry program for Windows desktop. Some data used by this program are saved in a DTX file. This file format is classified as Data.
LithTech (model texture) by Monolith
LithTech is a video game development and rendering engine used by various Monolith and third-party video games. It uses a DTX file to save textures applied to game character skins. This file format is classified as Game.
Numpuz (asset) by DoPuz
Numpuz is a math number puzzle video game for Android devices. It uses a DTX file to save an asset. This file format is classified as Game.
PCW (weaving draft macro) by Fiberworks
PCW is a weaving design software available for Windows and macOS. It saves a weaving draft in a DTX file. This file format is classified as CAD.
pfs:Q&A
This file format is classified as Data.
Print6 Engine (data) by Docutech
Print6 Engine is a discontinued program used to print DocuTech closing documents. It uses data saved in a DTX file. This file format is classified as Data.
WolfTeam: Classic (server notice) by Neosonyx
WolfTeam: Classic is a first-/third-person shooter video game in which players and their team mates battle against anthropomorphic wolves. It saves a server notice in a DTX file. This file format is classified as Game.

DTX file format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our analysis of the DTX files produces the following result:

The DTX file extension includes different formats for the applicable programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in DTX files:

40% of all DTX files start with the bytes 00 00 00 00 crucial for this file format. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. A typical file size is 260 KB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. Files like these are sometimes connected to eventnotice, texture and wolf.
10% of all DTX files start with the magic bytes 17 19 12 05 01 00, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The files are often between 8 KB and 280 KB in size. The files contain the following words: Project. These files are attributed to haisla, values and data.

All other DTX files (50%) have no consistent format, often, for example, PNG and StartDTX. Sometimes used for body, drop or gold. Just click the "Choose your .dtx file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your DTX file is.

Technical Data for DTX File Extension

File classification:

Page Layout

Related files:

dxt, dtxp, dtsx, ndtx, dxf, dat, pgx, ins, rez, zip, sqlite, dex, gsm, dcm, docx, png, exe, rpa, dvi, tex, cls

Mime type:

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: WinEdt.dtx
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinEdt Team\WinEdt\WinEdt.exe %1

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

How to solve problems with DTX files

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