Open PT6 files

  • Full name
    PageMaker 6 Document Template
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems Incorporated
Have you encountered a problem with a PT6 file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PT6 file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PT6 file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PT6 file?

The PT6 file extension is used to mark templates of the Version 6.0 DTP software PageMaker. Templates contain document settings as well as a predefined layout with graphical elements and text.

More info

PageMaker 6.0 templates can also be processed by newer versions of PagerMaker. PagerMaker has since been replaced by InDesign, but is still available in the last version 7.0.

Programs which can open a PT6 file

How to open file with PT6 extension?

In order to open a file with PT6 extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PT6 file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PT6 files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Pagemaker or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PT6 files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PT6 files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PT6 files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Pagemaker as the default program for opening PT6 files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PT6 files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Pagemaker applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Pagemaker has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PT6 files

Sometimes problems with opening PT6 files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • PT6 files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PT6 files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • PT6 file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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