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Basic information about ORT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ORT（*.ORT or *.ort）, 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 ORT file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ORT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ORT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ORT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ORT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ORT file?
  • How to open a ORT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ORT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ORT file?
  • How to convert ORT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ORT file format?


1.Detail information about ORT file extension: Rich Text Editor Document

File type Rich Text Editor Document Category Text Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description ORT file is a Rich Text Editor Document developed by IBM. Rich text file created with IBM's Rich Text Editor, a basic word processor included with several IBM programs; contains text and supports text and document formatting; similar to an .RTF file, but created specifically by IBM software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ORT files

Windows		 IBM Rich Text Editor

Linux		 IBM Rich Text Editor



Can't open a ORT 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.ORT”。

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 ORT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ORT 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 ORT 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 ORT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ORT 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 ORT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ORT 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.