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Basic information about PT3 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PT3（*.PT3 or *.pt3）, 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 PT3 file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the PT3 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PT3 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PT3 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PT3 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PT3 file?
  • How to open a PT3 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PT3 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PT3 file?
  • How to convert PT3 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PT3 file format?


1.Detail information about PT3 file extension: Pro Tracker 3 Music Compilation

File type Pro Tracker 3 Music Compilation Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PT3 file is a Pro Tracker 3 Music Compilation. The pt3 file extension is associated with the Pro Tracker, a music composing program (also known as tracker) developed for Sinclair ZX Spectrum computers and compatible clones.

The pt3 file contains music compilation.

This pt3 file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PT3 files


2.Detail information about PT3 file extension: Harvard Device Driver

File type Harvard Device Driver Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PT3 file is a Harvard Device Driver.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PT3 files

Windows		 Harvard Graphics ChartXL


3.Detail information about PT3 file extension: Adobe PageMaker Template

File type Adobe PageMaker Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PT3 file is a Adobe PageMaker Template.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PT3 files

Windows		 Adobe Pagemaker


4.Detail information about PT3 file extension: Protext Formatted Text Data File

File type Protext Formatted Text Data File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PT3 file is a Protext Formatted Text Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PT3 files



Can't open a PT3 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.PT3”。

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 PT3 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PT3 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 PT3 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 PT3 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PT3 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 PT3 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PT3 file is damaged.
  • Whether the PT3 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PT3 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PT3 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PT3 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PT3 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PT3 file.

If the PT3 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.