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Open PTM File

The PTM format is a map used by MapPoint, which is a business mapping program.

The PTM file can include data such as business travel routes and sales territories, it can also reference data in Microsoft Office files, used by multiple versions of MapPoint starting with MapPoint 2000.

PTM files are therefore considered GIS files.

GIS is a geographic information system, it is a conceptualized framework that provides the ability to capture and analyze spatial and geographic data.

The applications on which the PTM files are based are computer tools that allow the user to create interactive queries, store and edit spatial and non-spatial data, analyze the output of spatial information, and visually share the results of these operations presenting them as maps.

Software to open PTM files

Microsoft MapPoint

How Can I Open PTM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PTM file is to find a PTM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PTM 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 PTM 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 PTM file opener then try to search online for "PTM viewer", "application to open PTM file" or "open PTM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PTM file

How Can I Open PTM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PTM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PTM 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 PTM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PTM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PTM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PTM file then try to search for "PTM viewer", "application to open PTM file" or "read PTM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PTM file

How Can I Open PTM File on Android

If you downloaded a PTM 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 PTM 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 "PTM".
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 "PTM viewer", "PTM 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 PTM File on iPhone or iPad

To open PTM 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 PTM 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 "PTM". This way you can find apps which can open PTM 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 "PTM viewer" or "PTM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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