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The NTF file extension is used as a template for Lotus Notes, developed by IBM.

More about Lotus Notes

Lotus Notes is an email and collaboration client/server software system developed by Lotus Software, a subsidiary of IBM.

The server part is called Lotus Domino, while the client is called Lotus Notes.

Lotus Notes today is known as IBM Lotus Notes.

The NTF extension file is a file format used by IBM Lotus Notes, for storage of custom modules that can be integrated into the larger IBM Lotus Notes infrastructure.

NTF files can contain forms, source code, and other design elements used by the application, but not documents.

Layout elements, contained in an NTF file, include Actions, Agents, Columns, Fields, Forms, Subforms, Framesets, Outlines, Pages, and Views.

The user can create a template by creating an application with the NTF extension file, or in any case, select the "Application is a template" option.

Files in the NTF format can be opened with IBM Lotus Notes on Microsoft Windows platforms.

Although sometimes in an IBM Lotus Notes NTF file, the type of business can also appear, what can really be customized, is email stationery and can even be customized with graphics.

Software to open and work with a NTF file

IBM Lotus Notes

How Can I Open NTF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open NTF file is to find a NTF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NTF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open NTF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as NTF file opener then try to search online for "NTF viewer", "application to open NTF file" or "open NTF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open NTF file

How Can I Open NTF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a NTF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NTF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with NTF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as NTF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open NTF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open NTF file then try to search for "NTF viewer", "application to open NTF file" or "read NTF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read NTF file

How Can I Open NTF File on Android

If you downloaded a NTF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded NTF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "NTF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "NTF viewer", "NTF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open NTF File on iPhone or iPad

To open NTF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the NTF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "NTF". This way you can find apps which can open NTF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "NTF viewer" or "NTF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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