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Open MPT File

An MPT format file is a template created by Microsoft Project, a project management application.

The MPT file contains a predefined structure, which can include a project schedule, tasks, and a monetary budget.

MPT files are used as a starting point for new projects that carry the MPP extension, since they are modifiable and adaptable templates to the needs of the user.

This means that when a user fills in the information and saves the document for a particular project, the file extension is changed to MPP and thus the MPT file is ready to be used again.

Files in the MPT file format can be opened with Microsoft Project viewer programs, either on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.

Software to open MPT files

To open an MPT file, you need one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open MPT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MPT file is to find a MPT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MPT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MPT file opener then try to search online for "MPT viewer", "application to open MPT file" or "open MPT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MPT file

How Can I Open MPT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MPT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MPT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MPT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MPT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MPT file then try to search for "MPT viewer", "application to open MPT file" or "read MPT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MPT file

How Can I Open MPT File on Android

If you downloaded a MPT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MPT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MPT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MPT viewer", "MPT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MPT File on iPhone or iPad

To open MPT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MPT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MPT". This way you can find apps which can open MPT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MPT viewer" or "MPT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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