File Extension Database

Open PTX File

PTX extension files have a variety of different uses, including:

Pro Tools Session File

For Pro Tools, the PTX file is a session file format.

Pro Tools is digital audio workstation (DAW) software that, through the PTX file, supports audio tracks, MIDI, and software instruments, as well as effects, mixing settings, and other edits.

The PTX file stores references to audio files but not the audio files themselves, therefore it is not considered an audio file.

Because Pro Tools versions 7 through 9 use the PTF format, it cannot open PTX files. However, there is the possibility to convert PTX files to PTF format with Pro Tools 10 and later in the Save Session Copy dialog.

Please note, it is quite possible that some of the new features in Pro Tools 10 will be lost if you save in the old format.

E-Transcript File

In this application, the PTX file is a file created by E-Transcript Manager, which is a program used to create certified electronic transcripts.

The Transcript Manager program was developed by RealLegal, who were later acquired by LiveNote and later by Thomson West.

The PTX file contains recorded transcript data from a courtroom hearing.

The PTX file is most commonly used by court reporting companies when creating legal transcripts for attorneys, created to reduce file sizes for email delivery purposes.

Electronic transcripts can also use the EXE extension, which is not recommended as email filters often prevent the sending of EXE or executable files.

However, PTX electronic transcripts can be converted back and forth into EXE electronic transcripts for independent performance.

Pentax RAW Image File

In this use case, the PTX file is an uncompressed RAW image file captured with a Pentax camera, hence the acronym for PTX.

The PTX file saves the image data exactly as it was recorded by the camera's sensor, and can be seamlessly viewed using the Pentax software included with the camera.

Paint Shop Pro Texture File

And last but not least, Paint Shop Pro uses the PTX file as the texture preset file.

Paint Shop Pro is an image editing program and uses the PTX file to store image texture information used to apply to shapes and objects within Paint Shop Pro.

Software to open a PTX file

To open a PTX file you need to check the PTX file type you have, and then install one of the following software packages:

Typical PTX application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\WLXPhotoGallery.exe /LaunchPhotoViewer /v "%1"

Frequently used application names to open PTX files:

Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

WindowsLive.PhotoGallery.raw.14.0

How Can I Open PTX File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PTX File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PTX File on Android

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

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

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