Tips to open PTS file
Can't open the PTS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PTS files as well as a list of programs that support PTS files.
PTS file extension
| File Name |
Pro Tools Session |
| File Developer |
Avid Technology |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The PTS file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PTS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PTS file on each system platform.
What is PTS file?
The file in the PTS format belongs to the Audio Files category. It was designed by Avid Technology. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Pro Tools Session is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PTS file.
How to open PTS file?
The most common problem when using Pro Tools Session is that a specific PTS is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PTS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PTS 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 Avid Pro Tools
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Avid Pro Tools is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Avid Pro Tools into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file PTS.
Programs to open PTS file
Remember to download programs supporting PTS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Avid Pro Tools with PTS files
If, despite the installed application, the PTS file does not start in the Avid Pro Tools application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Avid Pro Tools application as the default for handling the PTS file.
Step 3. Update Avid Pro Tools to the latest version
If, however, after binding Avid Pro Tools with Pro Tools Session there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PTS file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PTS file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PTS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PTS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PTS files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PTS file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PTS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the PTS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PTS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PTS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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