How to open a .tsx file
Quick, free ways to open TSX on any system.
A .tsx file is a TypeScript React Source File. If double-clicking does nothing, your computer simply does not have an app that reads TSX yet. Here is how to fix that on each operating system, using free software wherever possible.
Open a .tsx file step by step
- Confirm the file really is a .tsx. Drop it into the WhatFileType file identifier, which reads its signature without uploading anything.
- On Windows, open it with VS Code or WebStorm.
- On Mac, use VS Code or WebStorm.
- On Linux, try VS Code or vim.
- Still stuck? Convert the .tsx to js, which opens more widely.
Best apps to open .tsx files
Windows
- VS Code
- WebStorm
- any text editor
macOS
- VS Code
- WebStorm
- any text editor
Linux
- VS Code
- vim
- any text editor
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Before you open it: Caution. TSX is program source that runs once built. Review unfamiliar code before running it.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open my .tsx file?
Almost always because no installed app understands TSX. Install one of the apps above, or convert the file to a format your existing software already reads.
What is the difference between .ts and .tsx?
Both are TypeScript. A .tsx file can contain JSX markup for React components; a .ts file cannot. Use .tsx whenever a file returns JSX.
How do I open a .tsx file?
Any text editor works, but VS Code gives full TypeScript and React support with highlighting and error checking.