.PTH File Extension

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

Type 1: PyTorch Model

PyTorch models are saved as .pt or .pth files. You must call model.eval() before inference to set dropout and batch normalization layers properly. Failing to do this will yield inconsistent results. T...

General Information

Title PTH File Extension
Extension .pth
Full Form PyTorch Model File
File Type Model Checkpoint
Developer Facebook's AI Research lab
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store model
Additional Functions Save, Load model
Features Weights, architecture

File Characteristics

Quality Model dependent
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Not directly

Use Cases

Machine Learning Yes
Data Science Yes
Research Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Model validation, Safe loading

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2016
Latest Version PyTorch 1.12.1 (2022)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pt, .torch, .tar

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PyTorch Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Python Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Anaconda Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: 4D Path Document

The PTH file extension is mainly used for 4D Path Document files. PTH files are compatible with Mac OS and Windows operating systems. The PTH file is categorized as a Misc File. The Misc Files subset ...

General Information

Title PTH File Extension
Extension .pth
Full Form 4D Path Document
File Type Path Definition File
Developer 4D
MIME Type application/x-python-code

File Function

Primary Function Store path
Additional Functions Reference directories
Features Python path, Execution

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Python Development Yes
Path Configuration Yes
Environment Setup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized modification
Best Practices Permission control

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Python 2.x, 3.x
Usage Decline Post PEP 370

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .py, .pyc, .pyd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Python Free Windows, Mac, Linux
4D Commercial Windows, Mac