Tips to open DTP file
Can't open the DTP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DTP files as well as a list of programs that support DTP files.
DTP file extension
| File Name |
Publish-iT Document |
| File Developer |
Poster |
| File Category |
Layout Files |
The DTP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DTP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DTP file on each system platform.
What is DTP file?
The file in the DTP format belongs to the Layout Files category. It was designed by Poster. Additionally, the Layout Files category contains 137 of other files. Publish-iT Document is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Publish-iT. This was created by Poster Software.
How to open DTP file?
The main problem with Publish-iT Document is that the DTP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file DTP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DTP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Publish-iT
In this case, you should first verify that the Publish-iT application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Publish-iT in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file DTP.
Programs to open DTP file
Remember to download programs supporting DTP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Publish-iT with DTP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DTP file still does not use the Publish-iT program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DTP file with the Publish-iT application.
Step 3. Update Publish-iT to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Publish-iT program with the Publish-iT Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Poster Software page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DTP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to DTP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DTP or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DTP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DTP files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DTP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Poster
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DTP files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the DTP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DTP file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DTP file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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