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Basic information about PTB file

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

There are 6 file types using the PTB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PTB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PTB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PTB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PTB file?
  • How to open a PTB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PTB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PTB file?
  • How to convert PTB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PTB file format?


1.Detail information about PTB file extension: Power Tab File

File type Power Tab File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PTB file is a Power Tab File. Contains bass or guitar tablatures used for bass and guitar sheet music.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PTB files

Windows		 TuxGuitar
Power Tab Editor

macOS		 TuxGuitar
TabView

Linux		 TuxGuitar


2.Detail information about PTB file extension: Sage 50 Backup File

File type Sage 50 Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer Sage Software File format N/A
Description PTB file is a Sage 50 Backup File developed by Sage Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PTB files

Windows		 Sage 50


3.Detail information about PTB file extension: Peachtree Complete Accounting Backup

File type Peachtree Complete Accounting Backup Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PTB file is a Peachtree Complete Accounting Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PTB files

Windows		 Peachtree Complete Accounting
Sage 50 Accounting
Peachtree Complete Accounting


4.Detail information about PTB file extension: Pro/Engineer Table File

File type Pro/Engineer Table File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PTB file is a Pro/Engineer Table File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PTB files

Windows		 Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)


5.Detail information about PTB file extension: PubTech BatchWorks Script File

File type PubTech BatchWorks Script File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PTB file is a PubTech BatchWorks Script File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PTB files


6.Detail information about PTB file extension: ProfiCAD Title Block Data

File type ProfiCAD Title Block Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PTB file is a ProfiCAD Title Block Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PTB files

Windows		 ProfiCAD



How to convert PTB files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for PTB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PTB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PTB to GP5


Can't open a PTB 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.PTB”。

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 PTB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PTB 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.