# dtrx > "Do The Right eXtraction" - extract any archive into new directory by guessing the tool from extension. > More information: . - Extract archive, guessing the extraction tool from extension: `dtrx {{path/to/file}}` - Extract archive, overwrite any existing target output: `dtrx --overwrite {{path/to/file}}` - Extract archive, put everything into current directory: `dtrx --flat {{path/to/file}}`