Basic information about TT file

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

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


1.Detail information about TT file extension: Visual Studio Text Template

File type Visual Studio Text Template Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format Text
Description TT file is a Visual Studio Text Template developed by Microsoft. Template file created by Visual Studio, a software development tool created by Microsoft; contains both text blocks and control logic used for generating new text files; can be written using Visual C# or Visual Basic code; used for both runtime text generation as well as source code generation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TT files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
NotePad++
Nvu
Windows NotePad

macOS		 TextEdit

Linux		 gedit
GNU Emacs



Can't open a TT 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.TT”。

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 TT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the TT 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.