Opening a downloaded .txt file just to read it should not require an editor that might change it.
Txt Viewer Online opens a .txt file read-only and shows its name, size and line count.
How to use TXT Viewer Online
- Choose a .txt file to open it in the read-only viewer.
- Review the file name, size and line count shown above the text.
- Toggle word wrap for long lines, then copy or print the content.
Use cases
- Inspecting an exported log file.
- Reading a downloaded .txt without changing it.
- Previewing exported notes before using them.
Good to know
Txt Viewer Online reads the chosen file with the browser File API, so the file is never uploaded and is opened read-only, which means it cannot be altered here. Line endings from different systems may display differently, since a file saved with CRLF on Windows can look different from one saved with LF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the file in the viewer?
No. The viewer is read-only so the file cannot be changed here; open one of the editor tools if you need to make changes.
What file types can it open?
Plain-text files such as .txt are intended; the file is read locally and shown as text.
Is the file uploaded when I open it?
No. The file is read in your browser with the File API and is never sent to a server.
Why do the line endings look different?
Files saved on different systems use different line endings, so a Windows CRLF file can display differently from a Unix LF file.