Basic information about TNS file

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

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


1.Detail information about TNS file extension: TI-Nspire Document

File type TI-Nspire Document Category Developer Files
Developer Texas Instruments File format Binary
Description TNS file is a TI-Nspire Document developed by Texas Instruments. Calculator program created for TI-Nspire handheld graphing calculators; can include graphs, statistical data, or other application components runnable by the calculator; created by the TI-Nspire desktop software and can be uploaded to the TI-Nspire device and executed after the program is complete.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TNS files

Windows		 Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Software
TI-Nspire Student Software
TI-Nspire Teacher Software

macOS		 Texas Instruments TI-Nspire Software



How to convert TNS files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for TNS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TNS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

TNS to PDF TNS to TXT


How to convert another files to TNS file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for another files to TNS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TNS conversion, you may use the option.

PDF to TNS JPG to TNS TXT to TNS JPEG to TNS
PNG to TNS TIFF to TNS DOC to TNS DOCX to TNS
XLS to TNS XLSX to TNS RTF to TNS LUA to TNS
TIF to TNS WORD to TNS


Can't open a TNS 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.TNS”。

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 TNS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the TNS 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.