File Extension Database

Open PTN File

The PTN file extension is used as a file created by PaperPort, a program used to digitize documents, organize files, and share documents, developed by Kofax.

Paper Port

PaperPort is commercial-grade document management software that uses built-in optical character recognition to create searchable Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

PTN and PaperPort

In this application, the PTN file serves as the index file for the documents used in PaperPort.

The most common PTN files for PaperPort are named PPThumbs.ptn, which is used in most versions of PaperPort, and also PP11Thumbs.ptn, which is used in PaperPort 11.

PTN files can be deleted, but will be recreated the next time PaperPort is started.

Software to open and work with PTN files

PTN files are not designed to be opened or edited manually as it is a helper type file that works with thumbnail images, however the only software package registered to work with them is the following:

PaperPort

How Can I Open PTN File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PTN File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PTN File on Android

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

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

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