Extract text from Inform 6 templates (I6T)
To convert I6T templates to another format, you need Inform or other Developer software.
To convert other file formats to the "Source Code Template" file type, you need software like Inform or a similar tool.
The .I6T file format is an Inform 6 Template file used primarily within the Inform interactive fiction design system. Developed by Graham Nelson, these files contain plain text source code and macros that the Inform compiler uses to structure the output of text adventure games.
Typically, .I6T files are opened and edited using specialized development tools like the Inform 7 IDE or standard plain text editors such as Notepad++. The primary disadvantage of the .I6T format is its highly esoteric nature. Because the extension is unrecognized by default operating systems, users often struggle to open them. Standard document processors will fail to interpret the internal code logic, and most conventional online converters do not support interactive fiction source files.
When you need to share the code with non-developers or review the text on mobile devices, the best approach is to convert the .I6T file to common text formats like TXT, MD (Markdown), or PDF. Note that converting the file to these formats only preserves the raw source code. To generate a playable text adventure game, the code must be compiled into a Z-machine (Z8) or Glulx (ULX) file using the official Inform compiler.
Because this file format is deeply tied to a niche developer ecosystem, it is difficult to convert using automated media tools. Often, only the original compiler can properly execute the data.
Convert.Guru analyzes your I6T file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
If you want to convert I6T file to , you can use Inform or similar software from the "Interactive Fiction Code Template" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to I6T, try Inform or another comparable tool in the "Interactive Fiction Code Template" category.
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