Opening a PNT File

The PNT file type is primarily associated with AutoCAD.

PNT	File extension: PNT
	File type:	survey points

What is a PNT file?

PNT files mostly belong to AutoCAD by Autodesk. PNT filename extension is associated with project files created with Panther, a programming language and library of tools for creating interactive GUI programs and games. A PNT project file contains assets, sounds, motion commands, logic, or game information used to create interactive games and small programs. PNT is also the filename extension of saved pen table plotting data created by Creo, a computer aided design software. AutoCAD and Civil 3D CAD and BIM design software use survey points (x, y, z coordinates) saved in PNT files. PaperPort, a scanner and OCR software for editing and saving scanned documents, saves its thumbsview data in PNT files. Themes for questions displayed by Popnoggin educational software have PNT filename extension. MacPaint, a discontinued digital painting software for Mac operating system, saved black and white bitmap images in PNT files.

How to open PNT files

You need a suitable software like AutoCAD to open a PNT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PNT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PNT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert PNT files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

You can convert PNT files using our online PNT file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .pnt file to view this image" on this page.
Your PNT file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert PNT files:

AutoCAD by Autodesk
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PNT files are often referred to as AutoCAD cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ArcGIS (vector point data) by ESRI
ArcGIS is a cross-platform geographic information system (GIS) software with GIS data analysis, data visualization, and map creation tools. Vector point data used by ArcGIS is saved in PNT files. This file format is classified as GIS.
ARK: Survival Evolved (paintings) by Studio Wildcard
ARK: Survival Evolved is an action-adventure video game where players are presented as a set of stranded persons on an island inhabited by dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, and hostile humans players they must defeat. Paintings used in the game are stored in PNT files located in the \Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\ARK\ShooterGame\Saved\MyPaintings folder. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Using a PNT File
Civil 3D (survey points) by Autodesk
Civil 3D is a building information modeling, infrastructure design, and documentation software. Survey points data collected from the field and stored in PNT files can be imported and processed with Civil 3D. This file format is classified as CAD.
Creo (pen table plot) by PTC
Creo is a product design, simulation, and manufacturing software with tools that are optimized for prototyping and creating automotive parts. It uses PNT files to save pen table plot data. This file format is classified as CAD.
DeskMate (image) by RadioShack
DeskMate was a GUI operating environment that was integrated into older operating systems such as the TRS-80's TRSDOS operating system. Images stored in PNT format were compatible with DeskMate. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
FTN Software
MacPaint (bitmap image) by Apple
MacPaint is a discontinued raster graphics editor for classic Macintosh computers. Bitmaps created with MacPaint were saved in PNT files. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
MarkMail (pointer) by MarkLogic
MarkMail is an online service that allows users to read email and newsgroup posts from various websites. Pointer files used by MarkMail are stored in PNT files written in QWK mail format. The pointer file is usually named BBSID.PNT. This file format is classified as Data.
MicroCAM (country data) by Central Intelligence Agency
MicroCAM is a computer-assisted cartography software for microcomputers. World Data Bank II database files compiled by the CIA are stored in PNT files that can be opened with MicroCAM. These database files contain geographic information such as national boundaries, coastlines, islands etc. of various parts of the world. This file format is classified as Data.
Mxb-Mods (motorbike skin) by Mxb-Mods
Mxb-Mods is an online platform for sharing custom MX bike content such as tracks, jersey, pants, bikes, helmet designs etc. Some bike skins shared on the platform are stored in PNT files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Panther (project) by Panther Developers
Panther is a programming language and toolkit that allows beginner programmers (especially children) to create GUI interactive games and applications. Panther was developed as an advanced variant of Scratch programming language. Projects created with Panther are stored in PNT or PT files. This file format is classified as Developer.
PaperPort (thumbsview) by Kofax
PaperPort is a document management software with tools for scanning, printing, mailing, and faxing paper documents. Its thumbsview data is saved in PNT files. This file format is classified as Data.
RCSWin (image) by RCS
RCSWin is a program used for the mechanical design, analysis, and cost estimation of shell and tube heat exchangers. Images saved in PNT format are compatible with RCSWin This file format is classified as Raster Image.

PNT file format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the PNT files is as follows:

PNT is a very common file type and does not have a uniform file format. However, the following two file formats are common:

20% of all PNT files use the same file format, which have the signature PNT. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are 460 KB to 21 MB in size, with a median of 7 MB. The file type is relatively new. These files can be linked to black, public, blue, thor, yamaha, white, official, kxpink, green, stock, bull and team.
15% of all PNT files start with the bytes 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00, which are crucial for this file format. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are often between 65 KB and 65 KB in size. These files can be linked to sign, canvas, painting, character, large and arksurvivalnet.

All other PNT files (65%) have no uniform format, such as PNG, XML and JSON. Sometimes used for sail, player, pawn, triple, flag, female or metal. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PNT file!

Technical Data for PNT File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Related files:

pntr, ptn, pkz, sdr, xyz, zip, jpg, db, prt, png, rar, gz, txt, pnp, csv, exe, psd, edf, pdf, cube, ctb, dxf, ifc

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, image/mac

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt, FileType: MacPaint Image, AppName: PictureViewer Application
EXEFile: PictureViewer.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Free\QUICKT~1\PictureViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\PictureViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\PictureViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\PICTUR~1.EXE %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~2\PictureViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media\Video\QuickTime\PictureViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1.1\PictureViewer.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime Alternative\PictureViewer.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VistaCodecPack\QT\PictureViewer.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.pnt
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\dhamu\download\PictureViewer.exe

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a pnt survey point is a special file format by Autodesk and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PNT files

Associate the PNT file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open survey points. Because only the current version supports the latest PNT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Autodesk manufacturer website after an available AutoCAD update.
To make sure that your PNT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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