How to convert your CELTX file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your CELTX file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert CELTX to another file type
The converter easily converts your CELTX file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.
- CELTX to PDF
- CELTX to FDX
- CELTX to CSV
- CELTX to JSON
- CELTX to XML
- CELTX to YAML
- CELTX to YML
- CELTX to TOML
- CELTX to INI
- CELTX to CFG
- CELTX to CONF
- CELTX to DAT
Convert a file to CELTX
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CELTX file type—in the best quality.
- DBF to CELTX
- XML to CELTX
- SQLITE to CELTX
- XLSX to CELTX
- SQL to CELTX
- TSV to CELTX
- ACCDB to CELTX
- YAML to CELTX
- MDB to CELTX
- CSV to CELTX
- ODS to CELTX
- JSON to CELTX
About CELTX files
CELTX files, primarily used by screenwriters and filmmakers, are created by the Celtx software, a media pre-production suite. These files, typically with the extension .celtx, are designed to store scripts, storyboards, and production notes. While CELTX is a powerful tool for collaboration and project management, users often face challenges when attempting to convert these files to more universally recognized formats such as .pdf, .docx, .rtf, or .fountain.
Conversion of CELTX files can be tricky due to the proprietary nature of the format and the need to preserve formatting and annotations. Celtx itself offers limited export options, often requiring users to resort to cumbersome workarounds. A popular method is using the Celtx desktop app to export the file as a PDF or plain text, but this can result in loss of detailed information.
For offline conversion, software such as LibreOffice can import certain exported formats like .rtf, although it doesn't natively support .celtx files. Users can also explore Final Draft, a leading screenwriting software that imports .fountain scripts, an intermediate format you may convert your CELTX script into.
Despite these options, the conversion process can be cumbersome and often results in loss of data fidelity and formatting issues. This is where Convert.Guru becomes invaluable. By simply dragging and dropping CELTX files into the Convert.Guru interface, users can seamlessly convert them into a variety of formats without the hassle of technical hurdles.
In summary, while CELTX files are excellent for pre-production, converting them to other file types can be fraught with challenges. The proprietary nature and lack of widespread software compatibility are significant drawbacks. Therefore, using the user-friendly platform of Convert.Guru is recommended for quick and reliable conversions.
The CELTX Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best CELTX converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.