PMT File Extension

What is PMT file?

PMT filename suffix is mostly used for Adobe PageMaker Template files. Adobe PageMaker Template format was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. PMT file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PMT extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The most popular program for handling PMT files is Adobe PageMaker, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Adobe PageMaker software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about PMT files or the Adobe PageMaker software program.

Programs which support PMT file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PMT files. PMT files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PMT extension?

Problems with accessing PMT may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PMT extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Adobe PageMaker

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PMT files is that no program that can handle PMT files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe PageMaker or one to the listed programs: Adobe InDesign. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Adobe PageMaker installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe PageMaker

You still cannot access PMT files although Adobe PageMaker is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Adobe PageMaker installed, it may not support PMT format. The most recent version of Adobe PageMaker is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PMT files to Adobe PageMaker

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PMT files with latest version of Adobe PageMaker you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PMT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe PageMaker is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PMT files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PMT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PMT extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the PMT is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PMT file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the PMT in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the PMT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the PMT file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the PMT file’s structure is intact

If the PMT file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the PMT file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Adobe PageMaker Template file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe PageMaker

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PMT extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Adobe PageMaker Template files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PMT files.

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