Basic information about ZT file

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

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


1.Detail information about ZT file extension: Mental Ray Image Depth File

File type Mental Ray Image Depth File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description ZT file is a Mental Ray Image Depth File developed by Autodesk. Contains a depth map for a 3D model created with Mental Ray, a high-performance rendering engine for generating photorealistic images; recognized by most Autodesk 3D software programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZT files

Windows
Autodesk Maya 2018
Autodesk 3ds Max 2018
3D Studio Max
Autodesk Mental Ray



Can't open a ZT 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.ZT”。

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 ZT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ZT 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.