File Extension Library


.DTX File Extension

  • Category: Page Layout Files
  • Format: Text

What are .DTX files and how to open them?

Can't open .DTX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DTX file.

What is a .DTX file extension?

.DTX file extension has been classified as Page Layout Files. The format of .DTX file is Text

.DTX is Documented LaTeX File

LaTeX package file created in the DOCTex format; includes both source and documentation in the same file, meaning that both the user manual (the documentation) and the LaTeX component to be installed (e.g., a new style or class) are present in the file; used for distributing LaTeX packages.

DTX files almost always come with a corresponding .INS installer file that extracts the DTX content into separate files (e.g., .STY or .TEX files). Run the INS file in your LaTeX application to extract the files.

List of all softwares that can open the Documented LaTeX File
Windows
MiKTeX
TeXworks
Texmaker
Mac
LyX/Mac
TeXworks
Texmaker
Linux
Texmaker

How to fix problems with .DTX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DTX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DTX file format
  2. You need to check the .DTX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)