How to open .tex file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .tex file. The full name of the file is Texture File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.tex file extension (Texture File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Raster Image Files N/A Texture File
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Programs using this file extension: .tex
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • alaplaya Avalon Heroes
  • Capcom Dead Rising 2
  • Croteam Serious Sam
  • Hover!

.tex file extension (LaTeX Source Document)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Text Files N/A LaTeX Source Document
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Programs using this file extension: .tex
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • TeXworks
  • BaKoMa TeX
  • TeXnicCenter
  • Texmaker
  • LaTeX Editor
  • proTeXt
  • gVim
MAC OS
MAC
  • LyX/Mac
  • TeXworks
  • Texmaker
  • TeXShop
  • Skim
  • MacVim
Linux
Linux
  • TeXworks
  • Texmaker


The file extension .tex can be used by another programs. If you have some useful information about .tex file type that may help other users HowOpen.org, please send them to us and we’ll update our database.

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  • What is .tex file?
  • How can I convert .tex file?
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