ASCII File Extension

File Type

ASCII Text Format

Developer

N/A

Category

Text Files

MIME

mime-type/not-avalible

Updated

11/22/2021

Information about the ASCII file extension

ASCII is the extension given to files that are used in 3 operating systems such as: Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The ASCII extension was originally developed for the jp2a application. This is an application developed by Christian Stigen Larsen. In addition, the Text editor, Windows Notepad, Nvu, NotePad++ text editor programs can be used to open files with the ASCII extension.

The structure of such files is typical of Text Files. Files of a different type with the extension ASCII can be encountered on various operating systems, and their number is 440. The ASCII Text Format file format and the jp2a program were developed by N/A. Modification or reading of files with the name ASCII Text Format in many cases is done in the jp2a program. ASCII detailed description

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ASCII File Extension

What is a(n) ASCII file??

The ASCII file extension is a type of text file format and it consists of text stored using the American Standard Code for Information Interchange. It can be opened in any text-based software and stored on disk.

ASCII files are typically used to store data that does not need to be edited or formatted with specific character sets, such as raw data such as computer code, machine language, or batch programs.

ASCII is a binary format without any known standard encoding system. The only requirement for the formatting is that each character has 8 bits (e.g., 1 byte) and that each line starts with a carriage return (CR).

ASCII File Tools

What tools are available?

We present some basic free online tools that work with ASCII. They will help you use your ASCII file in the way you want. For example, these tools will help you convert or edit your ASCII file.

ASCII File Opener

One of the most used tools is ASCII opener. You will learn a few ways to open your ASCII file. Opening the ASCII file is just the beginning. Other file operations can be the next step.

ASCII File Viewer

ASCII Viewer is a type of tool that will allow you to preview the content of a ASCII file online, without installing any specialized software. Click on the subpage and use the form to select the file. Then our Tool will show you the contents of the file.

ASCII File Converter

You can always try to convert the ASCII file if you have problems with any operations. The ASCII file converted to the new format may have more options for editing or processing the data contained in it.

ASCII File Editor

ASCII editor allows you to edit the data contained in the file. If you need to be able to edit the ASCII file as much as possible, then it is best to install special software designed for this purpose. Check out our ASCII file editor page and learn about the possibilities


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