File Extension Database

Open XLTM File

XLTM files are used by Microsoft Excel software to store macro-enabled Microsoft Excel spreadsheet templates. Spreadsheet templates in this format can store custom macro code in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) format. This macro code could be used to make UI customizations in the Microsoft Excel template.

XLTM file format is supported by Microsoft Excel 2019, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Excel 2013, Microsoft Excel 2010 and Office Excel 2007.

You need to be careful when opening XLTM files on your computer because there is a chance that they may contain macro viruses. Make sure to verify the source where you are getting the XLTM file from and use the antivirus software to check the XLTM file before opening.

Software to open XLTM file

Microsoft Excel - spreadsheet editor which is part of Microsoft Office package. This is best choice for opening XLTM files because all XLTM macro features will be supported there.
Office.com - online Microsoft Office software which supports most of the file formats supported by desktop Microsoft Office software.
OpenOffice from Apache - free document editing software from Apache. In order to open XLTM file you may need to rename it to the XLT. Not all XLTM features may be supported by OpenOffice.
LibreOffice from Apache - free document editing software from Document Foundation. In order to open XLTM file you may need to rename it to the XLT. Not all XLTM features may be supported by LibreOffice.

Typical XLTM application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\EXCEL.EXE /e
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\EXCEL.EXE" /dde

Typical XLTM mime types:

application/vnd.ms-excel.template.macroEnabled.12

Frequently used application names to open XLTM files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Excel.TemplateMacroEnabled

How Can I Open XLTM File on Windows

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

How Can I Open XLTM File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open XLTM File on Android

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

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

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