.PTS File Extension

PTS files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Pro Tools Session

PTS files were Pro Tools sessions. Pro Tools 6.9 and earlier versions used them. Later versions use PTF files. Software that opens PTS files includes Avid Pro Tools for Windows and Mac. PTS files st...

General Information

Title PTS File Extension
Extension .pts
Full Form Pro Tools Session File
File Type Audio Session File
Developer Avid Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store session data
Additional Functions Audio editing, Mixing tracks
Features Non-linear editing, Multi-track

File Characteristics

Quality High audio quality
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Sound Design Yes
Post-production Yes
Broadcasting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low, File tampering
Best Practices Regular backups, Session integrity verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1991
Latest Version Pro Tools 2022.12 (2022)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ptx, .ptf, .wav, .aiff

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Avid Pro Tools Paid, Subscription Windows, Mac
Avid Pro Tools | First Free Windows, Mac

Type 2: Plain Text Point Data

The intensity value estimates the fraction of radiation reflected. These text files contain 3D data called PointCloud. PointCloud uses coordinates to map points. Software like Leica Cyclone displays P...

General Information

Title PTS File Extension
Extension .pts
Full Form Point Cloud Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store point data
Additional Functions 3D scanning, Surveying
Features Simple text, Coordinate storage

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Surveying Yes
Architecture Yes
Forensics Yes
Archaeology Yes
Reverse Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Data verification, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Standardization No formal standard

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .las, .xyz, .e57, .ply

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Leica Cyclone Paid Windows
Autodesk Recap Subscription Windows
CloudCompare Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: PTGui Project File

The PTS file extension has several uses. The popular PTGui software uses it for panorama projects. These include imported images and settings. Pro Tools also uses PTS for session files. These store di...

General Information

Title PTS File Extension
Extension .pts
Full Form PTGui Project File
File Type Project File
Developer New House Internet Services B.V.
MIME Type application/x-ptgui

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Preserve panorama stitching data
Features Layer information, Control points

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Via images
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Photography Yes
Panorama Creation Yes
Virtual Tours Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Refer to PTGui site

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ptgbatch, .jpg, .tif

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PTGui Commercial Windows, Mac