DITA

Basic information about DITA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DITA（*.DITA or *.dita）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DITA file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DITA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DITA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DITA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DITA file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DITA file?
How to open a DITA file?
What programs do I need to open a DITA file?
What programs help to create and edit a DITA file?
How to convert DITA files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DITA file format?

1.Detail information about DITA file extension: DITA Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DITA files
File type	DITA Document	Category	Data Files
Developer	OASIS	File format	XML
Description	DITA file is a DITA Document developed by OASIS. XML file created in the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) format, which is used for authoring and publishing technical documents; contains topics of information in the form of Tasks (how-to data), Concepts (definitions), and References (facts and citations).
Windows	Adobe FrameMaker SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor Eclipse with XMLBuddy plug-in JustSystems XMetaL DITA Open Toolkit
macOS	Eclipse with XMLBuddy plug-in
Linux	Eclipse with XMLBuddy plug-in

How to convert DITA files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for DITA files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DITA to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DITA to HTML

Can't open a DITA file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DITA”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DITA extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DITA file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DITA files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DITA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DITA file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DITA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DITA file is damaged.
Whether the DITA file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DITA file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DITA file format is incompletely.
Whether the DITA file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DITA file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DITA file.

If the DITA file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.