Basic information about MPNT file

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

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


1.Detail information about MPNT file extension: MacPaint Image Format

File type MacPaint Image Format Category Vector Image Files
Developer Apple, Inc. File format N/A
Description MPNT file is a MacPaint Image Format developed by Apple, Inc.. Full format name of files that use MPNT extension is MacPaint Image Format. MacPaint Image Format format was developed by Apple, Inc.. MPNT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. Users are advised to use XnView software for managing MPNT files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about MPNT files or the XnView software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MPNT files

Windows		 XnView

macOS		 MacPaint



Can't open a MPNT 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.MPNT”。

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 MPNT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MPNT 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.