PTS File Extension

What is PTS file?

PTS filename suffix is mostly used for Pro Tools Session files. Pro Tools Session format was developed by Avid Technology. PTS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS, Windows. PTS file belongs to the Audio Files category just like 771 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling PTS files is Avid Pro Tools, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support PTS file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support PTS files. Files with PTS suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with PTS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PTS files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Pro Tools Session files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Avid Pro Tools

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PTS files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Avid Pro Tools. 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 Avid Pro Tools installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Avid Pro Tools

If the problems with opening PTS files still occur even after installing Avid Pro Tools, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Avid Pro Tools is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why PTS files are not compatible with Avid Pro Tools. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Avid Pro Tools.

Step 3. Associate Pro Tools Session files with Avid Pro Tools

After installing Avid Pro Tools (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PTS files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PTS file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Avid Pro Tools installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PTS files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PTS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PTS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the PTS for errors

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

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

Should it happed that the PTS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PTS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the PTS file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with PTS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Pro Tools Session file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Avid Pro Tools

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PTS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Pro Tools Session 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 PTS files.

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