TTY Converter
Convert TTY files online for free
Drop or upload your .TTY file
How to convert your TTY file
- Click Select File above, and choose your TTY file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert TTY to another file type
The converter easily converts your TTY file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.
- TTY to TXT
- TTY to RTF
- TTY to DOC
- TTY to DOCX
- TTY to ODT
- TTY to PAGES
- TTY to TEX
- TTY to LATEX
- TTY to MD
- TTY to MARKDOWN
- TTY to LOG
- TTY to NFO
Convert a file to TTY
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TTY file type—in the best quality.
- PDF to TTY
- DOC to TTY
- ASC to TTY
- TODO to TTY
- NFO to TTY
- MEMO to TTY
- README to TTY
- DOCX to TTY
- JPG to TTY
- TXT to TTY
- NOTE to TTY
- RTF to TTY
About TTY files
TTY files, commonly associated with teletypewriter devices, are plain text files used primarily for terminal emulation. They facilitate communication between computers and terminals, making them an integral yet often overlooked part of computing history. For more technical details, visit the Wikipedia entry on TTY.
Converting TTY files can be quite challenging due to their limited formatting capabilities. They are typically converted into more versatile file types such as .TXT, .DOC, .PDF, and .RTF. However, the inherent simplicity of TTY files often results in loss of formatting and metadata when converted to these richer formats.
Software like LibreOffice and Notepad++ can be used for basic conversion by opening the TTY file and saving it in another format. Another option is using GNU Emacs, a versatile text editor that supports TTY files.
Despite these options, challenges such as compatibility issues and potential data loss still persist. Moreover, the conversion process can be cumbersome and time-consuming for users unfamiliar with these tools.
To simplify this process, we recommend using the free and easy-to-use website Convert.Guru. You can simply drag and drop your TTY files onto the webpage for seamless conversion into various formats, ensuring both safety and reliability. While TTY files have their place, converting them can maximize accessibility and usability, making Convert.Guru an invaluable resource.
The TTY 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 TTY converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.