How to extract text from your TMX file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your TMX file.
- You’ll see a preview, if available.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.
Convert TMX to another file type
To convert your TMX file to another format, you need Trados Studio or other Text software.
- TMX to CSV
- TMX to XLIFF
- TMX to TXT
- TMX to SDLXLIFF
- TMX to JSON
- TMX to TBX
- TMX to XML
- TMX to YAML
- TMX to YML
- TMX to TOML
- TMX to INI
- TMX to CFG
Convert a file to TMX
To convert other file formats to the "Localization Data XML" file type, you need software like Trados Studio or a similar tool.
- DBF to TMX
- XML to TMX
- SQLITE to TMX
- XLSX to TMX
- SQL to TMX
- TSV to TMX
- ACCDB to TMX
- YAML to TMX
- MDB to TMX
- CSV to TMX
- ODS to TMX
- JSON to TMX
About TMX files
TMX (Translation Memory eXchange) files are XML-based files used primarily by translation software to store language translation data. These files are essential for translators as they help maintain consistency across translated documents. However, working with TMX files can present challenges, especially when it comes to conversion.
Conversion Options: TMX files can be converted into various formats, including .txt, .csv, .xls, and .xlsx. For offline conversion, software like Trados and OmegaT are popular choices. These tools allow users to import TMX files and export them into different formats, but they often require a learning curve.
Challenges and Considerations: Converting TMX files is not always straightforward. One major challenge is maintaining the integrity and structure of the original data during conversion. This is crucial for ensuring that translations remain accurate and contextually appropriate. Additionally, compatibility issues can arise if the target format does not support certain TMX features. Users should also be aware of potential data loss or corruption during the conversion process.
Drawbacks of TMX Files: While TMX files are beneficial for translation work, they are not universally compatible with all software, which limits their usability outside of specialized applications. This lack of compatibility can be a significant drawback for users who need to share or use translation data across different platforms.
For an easy and reliable way to convert TMX files, we recommend using the free Convert.Guru website. Simply drag and drop your TMX files onto the webpage, and effortlessly convert them to the desired format. This user-friendly platform ensures a hassle-free conversion process while maintaining data integrity.
For more information about TMX files, visit the Wikipedia page.
Convert.Guru analyzes your TMX file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
Users also converted SDLTM, XLSX, DOCX, TBX, TXT, TXM, ZIP, CSV, SDLTB, PDF, XTM, XLF and TMDX files.
The TMX Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our TMX converter.