File Extension Library


.PTN File Extension

  • Developer by: Nuance Communications
  • Category: Data Files

What are .PTN files and how to open them?

Can't open .PTN 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 .PTN file.

What is a .PTN file extension?

.PTN file extension is created by Nuance Communications. .PTN has been classified as Data Files.

.PTN is PaperPort Thumbnail File

File created by PaperPort, a program used for scanning documents, organizing files, and sharing documents; contains data needed to display thumbnail images; serves as an index file for documents used in PaperPort.

Common PTN files are PPThumbs.ptn, which is used in most PaperPort versions, and PP11Thumbs.ptn, which is used in PaperPort 11. PaperPort is available in Standard, Professional, and Enterprise editions.

PTN files may be deleted, but they will be recreated the next time PaperPort is launched.

List of all softwares that can open the PaperPort Thumbnail File
Windows
Nuance PaperPort 14

How to fix problems with .PTN files

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