.TXF File Extension

TXF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Transit XV Pack Translation File

TXF files store tax data. They are text-based. Financial software like Intuit Quicken or Money export TXF files. Tax prep software imports them. The Intuit website has TXF format specs. TXF files al...

General Information

Title TXF File Extension
Extension .txf
Full Form Transit XV Pack Translation File
File Type Data File
Developer STAR Group
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store translation data
Additional Functions Localisation support
Features Text-based, XML structure

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Translation management Yes
Software localization Yes
Document translation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Transit XV
Latest Version Transit NXT (as of 2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ppf, .pxf, .tmx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Transit NXT Licensed Windows
Transit XV Licensed Windows

Type 2: Tax Exchange Format

TXF is a data file for exchanging tax data between programs. TXF files can be used to generate tax returns and for bookkeeping. The TXF format is used in the United States as part of the tax system. D...

General Information

Title TXF File Extension
Extension .txf
Full Form Tax Exchange Format
File Type Data File
Developer Intuit
MIME Type application/x-txf

File Function

Primary Function Transfer tax data
Additional Functions Import, Export
Features Structured data

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Personal Taxes Yes
Business Taxes Yes
Accounting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data
Best Practices Encryption, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1993
Latest Update Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .qdf, .tax2019, .tax2020

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TurboTax Paid Windows, Mac
H&R Block Tax Software Paid Windows, Mac
TaxAct Free, Paid tiers Windows, Mac

Type 3: Celestia Font Texture File

The txf file extension is related to Celestia, a 3D space visualization software available on Windows, macOS and Linux. The txf file stores fonts used for rendering text in Celestia. Learn about the T...

General Information

Title TXF File Extension
Extension .txf
Full Form Celestia Font Texture File
File Type Texture File
Developer Celestia Development Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store textures
Additional Functions Map characters
Features Raster image, Font mapping

File Characteristics

Quality Variable resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With software

Use Cases

3D Visualization Yes
Astronomy Education Yes
Space Simulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version As of Celestia 1.6.1

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .celx, .cmod, .ssc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Celestia Free Windows, Mac, Linux