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Convert LST to TXT

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 3, 2026
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Is it possible to convert LST to TXT?
Yes - LST converts to TXT.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

A .lst file is almost always plain text, so the fastest path is renaming a copy to .txt - the content stays identical. The one caveat: if the file shows gibberish in a text editor, it is a binary LST from a specific program and a simple rename will not work.

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Why convert LST to TXT?

Some tools, scripts, and upload forms only accept files with a .txt extension, so renaming an LST lets those tools read the same content without modifying it. Users also rename LST files to make them easier to share or open on systems where the .lst extension is unrecognised. Learn more about the .TXT format.

How to convert LST to TXT

Rename a copy BUILT-IN

In File Explorer, right-click a copy of the file, choose Rename, and change the extension from .lst to .txt - no extra software needed.

Text editor - Save As FREE

Open the file in Notepad++ or VS Code, go to File > Save As, and change the extension to .txt.

Command line - PowerShell CLI

Run Rename-Item file.lst file.txt to rename a single file - no extra software needed on Windows.

Command line - bash CLI

Run mv file.lst file.txt on Linux or macOS to rename a single file.

About these formats

.LST List File (generic plain-text list / listing)

A .lst file is a plain-text list - file names, paths, values, or a compiler/assembler listing, usually one entry per line. Open it in any text editor: Notepad++ or Notepad on Windows,…

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.TXT Plain Text File

A TXT file is plain, unformatted text - the simplest document format on any computer. Double-click it: Windows opens it in Notepad, macOS in TextEdit, Linux in gedit. Nothing to install. If…

Open .TXT details →

Quality & what to watch

  • If the .lst file shows symbols or gibberish in a text editor, it is a binary proprietary list - renaming will not help; use the originating program to export the content.
  • Renaming does not change line endings; if a tool complains about CRLF vs LF, open the file in Notepad++ and use Edit > EOL Conversion before saving.
  • If the .lst is read by a build tool, game, or installer at runtime, changing it affects what that program does - keep a copy of the original before renaming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any real difference between a .lst and a .txt file?
For plain-text list files, no - both use the same encoding and the bytes inside are identical. The .lst extension is just a label some programs use to identify list-type files.
My LST shows gibberish in Notepad. Can I still convert it?
Not by renaming. The file holds binary data written by a specific program, so you need that program to export or display the content and save the output as .txt.
Can I batch-convert many .lst files to .txt at once?
Yes - confirm the files are plain text first, then use a PowerShell or bash one-liner to rename all of them in one step.
Does converting change line endings?
No - renaming or using Save As does not alter line endings. If you need to change CRLF to LF or vice versa, do it explicitly in a text editor like Notepad++.