After you have selected the file via "Browse ...", some information about the file will be displayed. That includes the number of lines and the first and last line of the file. This process can take several minutes because the file is completely traversed.

Now specify which area of the file should be read. The example reads from line 29,000,000 (29 million) to the end - that is, about 718,000 lines.

Now the shortened file can be saved under a new name.

But DisplayTool offers far more functionality than simply opening large files. It continuously updates and displays the end of a text file in real time, and it also includes extensive capabilities for editing and modifying files.

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Most traditional text editors are unable to open extremely large text or log files. DisplayTool, while not a full-fledged editor, is designed to handle such files with ease and can display content several gigabytes in size. The software is available free of charge and is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. Since DisplayTool automatically displays the end of a text file, it can also be used as Tail for Windows.

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