PTN File Extension

The PTN file extension was created by Nuance Communications and is also known as the PaperPort Thumbnail File. PTN is classified as a Data Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open PTN files in Nuance PaperPort program.

PaperPort Thumbnail File Type

What is a PTN File Type?

The common PTN files are PPThumbs.ptn, used in most versions of PaperPort, and PP11Thumbs.ptn, used in PaperPort 11. It is available in Standard, Professional and Corporate editions.

The PTN files can be deleted but will be recreated the next time PaperPort is launched.

Free Online PTN Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online PTN tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare PTN files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .PTN (PaperPort Thumbnail File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your PTN files directly from your device with ease.

PTN Converter

Open PTN

Edit PTN

Compare PTN Files

Merge PTN Files

Split PTN Files

PTN Metadata Viewer

PTN Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the PaperPort Thumbnail File .PTN File Extensions while opening the .PTN files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PTN Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for PaperPort Thumbnail File on your system such as Nuance PaperPort.
2. Associate default Nuance Nuance PaperPort program for *.ptn (PaperPort Thumbnail File) files.
   
   

   Associate PTN Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PTN (e.g example.ptn) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Nuance Nuance PaperPort program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ptn files.
   
   

Related PTN File Extensions

PTN default file extension is .PTN and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PTN File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PTN files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PTN File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Nuance PaperPort 14 for Windows	Commercial	Nuance

Open PTN File on Mac OS

Open PTN file on Linux

Open PTN file on Web

Open PTN file on iOS

Open PTN file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PTN - PaperPort Thumbnail File