Darwin Information Typing Architecture File
DITA files have the .dita extension. The DITA file format standard was defined by OASIS. These text files can be opened on Linux, Mac and Windows devices. Adobe FrameMaker supports managing DITA docum...
General Information
| Title | DITA File Extension |
| Extension | .dita |
| Full Form | Darwin Information Typing Architecture File |
| File Type | XML Based Document |
| Developer | OASIS |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store structured data |
| Additional Functions | Content reuse, Topic-based authoring |
| Features | Modular, Extensible |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured, High |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Technical Documentation | Yes |
| Knowledge Management | Yes |
| Publishing | Multi-channel |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | XML vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Schema validation, XSLT security |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2005 |
| Latest Version | DITA 1.3 (2015) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ditamap, .xml, .ditaval |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Oxygen XML Editor |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Adobe FrameMaker |
Paid | Windows |
 XMLmind DITA Converter |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |