PTB files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Power Tab File
To restore a PTB file, select "File -> Restore". Follow prompts. Click "Finish". Also, rename the PTB file extension from "ptb" to "zip". PTB files use Zip compression. Decompress the file. Copy PTB f...
General Information
| Title | PTB File Extension |
| Extension | .ptb |
| Full Form | Power Tab File |
| File Type | Tablature File |
| Developer | Brad Larsen |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store tablatures |
| Additional Functions | Playback music, Print scores |
| Features | Musical notation, Guitar-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality | User-dependent |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Composition | Yes |
| Learning Guitar | Yes |
| Music Instruction | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Antivirus scanning |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000 |
| Latest Version | Power Tab Editor 1.7 (2006) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .gp3, .gp4, .gp5, .gpx, .tg |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Power Tab Editor |
Free | Windows |
| TuxGuitar |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Guitar Pro |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
Type 2: Sage 50 Backup File
Files with .ptb extension are Peachtree Complete Accounting software data backups. To restore a .ptb file in Sage 50, formerly Peachtree, select File → Restore. Follow the prompts, then click Finish...
General Information
| Title | PTB File Extension |
| Extension | .ptb |
| Full Form | Sage 50 Backup File |
| File Type | Data Backup File |
| Developer | Sage Group |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup |
| Additional Functions | Data recovery, Data transfer |
| Features | Compressed, Encapsulated data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Financial Data Backup | Yes |
| Data Migration | Yes |
| Data Restore | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unauthorized access |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with | Peachtree Accounting |
| Renamed to | Sage 50 |
Associated Types
| Main File | .sai |
| Report File | .sar |
| Similar Extensions | .bak, .zip |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Sage 50 Accounting |
Paid | Windows |
Type 3: PowerToys Settings Backup
To back up PowerToys settings, open the Settings menu. Go to General then Backup & Restore and select Backup. This saves settings as a PTB file, typically in: C:/Users/YourUserName/Documents/Power...
File Function
| Title | File Function |
| Primary Function | Backup settings |
| Additional Functions | Restore configuration |
File Characteristics
| Title | File Characteristics |
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Title | Use Cases |
| System Configuration | Yes |
| Settings Transfer | Yes |
| Profile Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Title | Security and Practices |
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Secure handling |
Historical/Version Information
| Title | Historical/Version Information |
| Initial Release | 2019 |
| Latest Version | Refer to GitHub |
Associated Types
| Title | Associated Types |
| Configuration Files | .json |
| Executable Files | .exe |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Title |
||
 Microsoft PowerToys |
Free | Windows 10, Windows 11 |