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Basic information about MPT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MPT（*.MPT or *.mpt）, 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 MPT file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MPT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MPT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MPT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MPT file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MPT file?
How to open a MPT file?
What programs do I need to open a MPT file?
What programs help to create and edit a MPT file?
How to convert MPT files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MPT file format?

1.Detail information about MPT file extension: Microsoft Project Template

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPT files
File type	Microsoft Project Template	Category	Data Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	MPT file is a Microsoft Project Template developed by Microsoft. An MPT file is a template created by Microsoft Project, a project management application. It contains a pre-defined structure, which may include a project timeline, tasks, and monetary budget. MPT files are used as a starting point for new .MPP projects.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Project 2016 Housatonic Project Viewer MOOS Project Viewer MPXJ
macOS	MOOS Project Viewer MPXJ
Linux	MOOS Project Viewer MPXJ

How to convert another files to MPT file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to MPT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MPT conversion, you may use the option.

MPP to MPT

TIFF to MPT

TIF to MPT

Can't open a MPT 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.MPT”。

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 MPT extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support MPT 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 MPT 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 MPT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MPT 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 MPT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MPT 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.