File Extension Library


.PMT File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Font Files

What are .PMT files and how to open them?

Can't open .PMT file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PMT file.

What is a .PMT file extension?

.PMT file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .PMT has been classified as Font Files.

.PMT is PageMaker Template File

A PMT file is a template created for PageMaker 7.0, a page layout designing and formatting application. It contains a template of a character set referenced to identify key strokes for ASCII characters. PMT files are created for each version of PageMaker.

PageMaker's PMT files can be found in the "Extras" folder in the PageMaker folder.

Examples of keystroke and character data held in a PMT character set:
0169 - ©
0214 - Ö
0188 - 1⁄4

PageMaker was originally introduced in 1985 by Aldus but acquired in 1994 by Adobe. In 2004, Adobe stopped development of PageMaker replaced the program with InDesign. The Mac version of PageMaker will only run on OS 9 or earlier whereas the Windows version of PageMaker will run on XP or earlier.

NOTE: PMT files replaced .T65 PageMaker files.

Common PMT Filenames

charset.pmt - The common filename of the character set referenced by PageMaker 7.0 to identify keystroke functions.

List of all softwares that can open the PageMaker Template File
Windows
Adobe PageMaker 7
Adobe InDesign CC 2019
Mac
Adobe PageMaker 7
Adobe InDesign CC 2019

How to fix problems with .PMT files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PMT files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PMT file format
  2. You need to check the .PMT file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)