How to open a TSX file

A .tsx file is a React component written in TypeScript. Double-clicking it won't show you the actual interface, just raw code. Here is the fastest way to see what it really looks like.

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What is a TSX file?

TSX stands for TypeScript JSX. It's the file format React developers (and AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude) use to write user interface components in TypeScript: buttons, dashboards, charts, entire pages. The file itself is plain text, but the interface it describes only appears once the code is compiled and rendered.

That's why opening a .tsx file in Notepad, TextEdit, or your browser just shows code. Your computer has no built-in way to run it.

Open a TSX file in 3 steps

  1. Go to dropview.co
  2. Drag and drop your .tsx file onto the page
  3. See the component rendered instantly in your browser

DropView compiles the TypeScript and JSX right in your browser, so there is nothing to install and your file is rendered in seconds.

Other ways to open a TSX file

  • A code editor (VS Code, Sublime): shows you the source code, but not the rendered result. Fine if you only want to read or edit the code.
  • A full React project: install Node.js and npm, scaffold a project with Vite, add the file, and run a dev server. This works, but it's a 30-minute setup to look at one file.
  • DropView: drop the file, see the result. Built exactly for this case.

Opening TSX files: common questions

What's the difference between a TSX and a JSX file?

Both describe React components. JSX files are written in JavaScript, TSX files in TypeScript (JavaScript with type annotations). DropView opens both the same way: drop the file and it renders in your browser.

Do I need TypeScript or Node.js installed to open a TSX file?

No. DropView compiles the TypeScript in your browser, so you can open a .tsx file on any computer with no installs at all.

I got a TSX file from ChatGPT or Claude. How do I see it?

Save the file, then drag it onto dropview.co. The component renders exactly as the AI intended, without setting up a development environment.

My TSX file is a Tiled map tileset, not React. Will this work?

No. TSX is also used by the Tiled map editor for tilesets, which is an unrelated XML format. If your file came from a game or map tool, open it with Tiled. If it came from an AI tool or a React project, DropView is the right fit.

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