Opening a ~$~ File

The ~$~ file type is primarily associated with 1st Reader.

~$~	File extension: ~$~
	File type:	Temporary File

What is a ~$~ file?

~$~ files mostly belong to 1st Reader. Use our "Online ~$~ Text Viewer" below to analyze your ~$~ file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a ~$~ file

You need a suitable software like 1st Reader to open a ~$~ file. You need a suitable software like 1st Reader to open a ~$~ 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 ~$~ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ~$~ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online ~$~ Text Viewer

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Trouble Opening a .~$~ File? These Steps Will Help

Because .~$~ files are typically temporary data generated by various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: These files are often created during active sessions by older software like 1st Reader, or generated as temporary lock files by document editors.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text or hex editor to inspect the first few bytes:
- Plain text might indicate a readable crash log or session state.
- Null bytes or random data usually imply a raw temporary cache.
Use the Original Software: Opening it usually requires the original program; try 1st Reader, a basic text editor, or ask the sender if unsure.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect its format, extract metadata, and preview contents.

Technical Data for ~$~ File Extension

Related files:

dos, dcs, fol

a ~$~ Temporary File is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ~$~ files

Associate the ~$~ file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open temporary files. Because only the current version supports the latest ~$~ file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available 1st Reader update.
To make sure that your ~$~ file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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