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Basic information about MTD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MTD（*.MTD or *.mtd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MTD file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MTD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MTD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MTD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MTD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MTD file?
  • How to open a MTD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MTD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MTD file?
  • How to convert MTD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MTD file format?


1.Detail information about MTD file extension: Musicnotes Digital Sheet Music File

File type Musicnotes Digital Sheet Music File Category Misc Files
Developer Musicnotes File format Binary
Description MTD file is a Musicnotes Digital Sheet Music File developed by Musicnotes. An MTD file is a sheet music file used by Musicnotes Viewer, a web browser plug-in used for viewing, purchasing, printing, and listening to digital sheet music. It contains voice, guitar, and piano tablature as well as lyrics. MTD files are used to download and share online tablature.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MTD files

Windows		 Musicnotes Player
Musicnotes Viewer
Musicnotes Guitar Guru
Sibelius Scorch

macOS		 Musicnotes Viewer
Musicnotes Guitar Guru



Can't open a MTD file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MTD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MTD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MTD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MTD files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MTD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MTD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MTD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MTD file is damaged.
  • Whether the MTD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MTD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MTD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MTD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MTD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MTD file.

If the MTD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.