TEXTCLIPPING file extension. How to open and convert files with TEXTCLIPPING file suffix

Files with textclipping extension can be usually found as Mac OS X (macOS) platform a special text files generated by Finder app. Default clipping text format

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Software that open textclipping file

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TEXTCLIPPING file extension - Mac Text clipping file (after Mac OS 9)

What is textclipping file? How to open textclipping files?

File type specification:

Text file type

textclipping file icon:

File extension textclipping is typically related to a special text clipping format used on Apple computers since Mac OS 9. It is still used even in the latest macOS versions.

These files are generated when you select and drag selected text on your desktop or in Finder window.

If you want to include this text clipping somewhere else, such as a Word document or an email, you simply drag the file from your desktop into the desired target, and your clipped text is automatically inserted.

Updated: April 19, 2024

The default software associated to open textclipping file:

macOS

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

macOS is Unix-based desktop operating system, a successor of Mac OS X system for MacBook-family, iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro computers, developed and sold by Apple, Inc.

Mac OS X

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

OS X or Mac OS X is Unix-based operating system developed by Apple Inc. for Macintosh computers. It contains basic core applications for everyday use, such as Finder basic file manager, Safari for Internet browsing, QuickTime for video, iTunes for managing audio data and iPod, iOS devices management , iMessage instant messaging, Mail, Contacts, Calendar and many more.

The latest version 10.11 of OS X is called El Capitan. It is available to purchase on Mac App Store as well as is distributed with new Mac computers and notebooks. It includes features to improve the security, performance, design and usability.

OS X operating system was replaced by new macOS in 2016!

Apple Finder

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

Finder is the native file management utility in macOS (OS X) operating system. With Finder you can browse your computer directory structure, search files, work with files, do basic file/folder operations (copy, paste, remove, delete, rename etc.), mount disk images, connect to other computers on network, burn files etc.

ClippingSticker

Company or developer:
Prospaquila Project

ClippingSticker is a simple software used to convert a clipping file. Might be only available in Japanese language.

Help how to open:

You can probably view these files using any text editor, provided the text data are stil saved somewhere.

How to convert:

Some apps allow for export of *.textclipping files and saving the output as a picture (JPG, PNG etc.)

Find conversions from textclipping file:

List of software applications associated to the .textclipping file extension

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open textclipping file, edit textclipping file, convert textclipping file, view textclipping file, play textclipping file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open textclipping file - Mac Text clipping file (after Mac OS 9)

Programs supporting the exension textclipping on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open textclipping file action.