.PNT File Extension

PNT files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: MacPaint File

The .PNT file extension has multiple formats. The three common uses are: MacPaint File, Popnoggin Theme File, and Panther Project. The MacPaint File format is denoted by the .PNT extension. It was dev...

General Information

Title PNT File Extension
Extension .pnt
Full Form MacPaint Bitmap Graphic File
File Type Bitmap Image File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type image/x-macpaint

File Function

Primary Function Store bitmap images
Additional Functions Embedded in documents
Features 1-bit monochrome, RLE compression

File Characteristics

Quality Low resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Digital Art Historical
Document Imaging Historical
Retro Computing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Convert to modern formats

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1984
Discontinued Yes

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bmp, .pic

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MacPaint Discontinued Classic Mac OS
Preview Free Mac OS X
GraphicConverter Paid Mac OS

Type 2: Popnoggin Theme File

General Information

Title PNT File Extension
Extension .pnt
Full Form Popnoggin Theme File
File Type Theme File
Developer Flix Productions
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store theme data
Additional Functions Customize appearance
Features Graphics, Layout

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Educational Software Yes
Game Customization Yes
Student Engagement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions N/A

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Popnoggin Commercial Windows