All about DTP Files

The DTP file type is primarily associated with Publish-It!.

DTP	File extension: DTP
	File type:	layout file

What is a DTP file?

DTP files mostly belong to Publish-It! by GST Computer Systems. DTP files are page layout files associated with Publish-iT, desktop publishing (DTP) software developed by Poster software.

Main Use: Publish-iT is a What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) desktop publishing application which also has word-processing and graphics options. Publish-iT stores the page layout data that is used for publishing a particular document in a dedicated DTP file. The settings stored in these DTP files consist of text, images, stylized page formatting. These DTP settings are useful in publishing documents as newsletters, brochures, or other standard printable modes. The DTP page layout files can be converted into the widely supported PDF format using Publish-iT software.
Other Uses: DTP file extension is also used to store data files created using JetBrains dotTrace, an application utilized for collecting and analyzing performance-related data about .NET and .NET Core applications. These DTP files store profile snapshot data, which is a summary of the performance and concurrency information collected by dotTrace and is useful in carrying out the analysis of the application's performance. SecurDesk!, a program used for creating a custom desktop environment for any Microsoft Windows version also uses DTP files. ProComm, a terminal emulation software and file transfer application by Symantec Corporation also uses DTP files to store program patches. Page Express, an desktop publishing application developed by Networked Picture Systems also uses DTP files for publishing documents.

How to open a DTP file

You need a suitable software like Publish-It! to open a DTP 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 DTP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DTP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DTP files:

Publish-It! by GST Computer Systems
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DTP files are often referred to as Publish-It! page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
dotTrace (profile file) by JetBrains
dotTrace is a profiling program that is utilized to collect and subsequently analyze the performance of many different NET and NET Core applications. The stored DTP files hold performance snapshots, condensed performance analyses information, and concurrency data collected by dotTrace which are all used to analyze the performance of the applications. This file format is classified as Data.
Page Express Desktop Publishing (desktop publishing file) by Organigram
DTP files in regards to desktop publishing are files and packages which are able to contain information which is usually included within newspapers, magazines, and books. The contents within these files are normally prepared through a word or graphic processing package depending on the file, then subsequently are imported onto the publishing software which includes this information within the layout and appearance of the result. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
Pressworks (template file) by GST Technology Ltd
Pressworks is a desktop publishing suite which comprises of seven main applications. A clipart browser, font groups, PhotoCD browsers, etc. The software inherently comes with many utilities, of which most of them are very simple to use and able to be picked up easily. However, this program is largely obsolete. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
ProComm Program (data file) by Datastorm Technologies
The ProComm program is a terminal emulation and file transfer software which supports over 30 different terminals. The user is able to transfer files and run full-screen host applications for easy viewing, where they have access to a wide range of online corporate hosts and systems. However, this program is largely obsolete. This file format is classified as System.
SecurDesk! Desktop (settings file) by CursorArts Company
For any version of Windows, SecurDesk! lets you build your own custom desktop environment. It includes lock down icons, customizable photos on buttons, and hotspots into an interface of your own making. With this program, your desktop will be able to hold various animated icons, different personalized sounds, and many other elements which are all contained within the DTP files. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Further information on SecurDesk!
The Protector (security file) by DreamTeam Tool Works
Site and software under development when submission processed. The software was described as: protecting applications, compress resources, hide forms, protect from unpacking, network license, server/client. Otherwise, there is extremely limited documentation on this program. This file format is classified as Data.
Timeworks Publisher (desktop publishing file) by GST Computer Systems
Timeworks Publisher was a desktop publishing program which was produced by GST Computer Systems, similarly to the Publish-iT! program. However, when the product started to pick up users from over North America, it was later sold under the name of Publish-iT!, which has remained that way since. It shares very similar functionality to Publish-iT!. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: Timeworks Publisher Wikipedia:

DTP file extension format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our analysis of the DTP files produces the following result:

The DTP extension is quite commonly used. The file itself covers different formats for different programs. The file formats most commonly found in DTP files are:

25% of all DTP files belong to Timeworks Publisher/Publish It. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are on average 17 KB in size and range from 3 KB to 190 KB. The file type was primarily used more than 20 years ago. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as DTPI, FTAB and Sans. These files are attributed to cptren and blin.
25% of all DTP files utilize the Microsoft Compound File format, which is also called Compound File Binary File format (CFBF or CFB) or OLE2 Compound Document format. Compound document files are used to structure the contents of a document in the file. It is possible to divide the data into several streams, and to store these streams in different places in the file. In this way compound document files support a complete file system inside the file, the streams are like files in a real file system, and the sections are like subdirectories. Compound files begin always with signature bytes D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 (ÐÏà¡±á). They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The file size is in the range of 31 KB to 14 MB. These files are attributed to page, and have often person-related content.

All other DTP files (50%) have no consistent format, often e.g. ZIP, XML, STOR and GDTPF. The category is resource, radio, data, fotoboek, section, plugin, travel, album or easy. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your DTP file!

Technical Data for DTP File Extension

File classification:

Page Layout

Related files:

dpt, 0000, dtpr, zip, doc, dtd, docx, lnk, dtb, jpeg, pdf, jpg

Related links:

Timeline publisher wikipedia

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: CDLS.Document, FileType: CDLS Document, AppName: CDLS
EXEFile: CDLS.exe

ProgramID: GSTPWK200.Document, FileType: GST Pressworks Document, AppName: presswk2
EXEFile: presswk2.exe

ProgramID: GSTPWK300.Document

ProgramID: Hummingbird5250FTWizard.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\8.00\HostExplorer\he5250ft.exe %1

ProgramID: GSTPWK.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GREENS~1\PUBLIS~1\PUBLIS~1.exe %1

ProgramID: GSTPWK300.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\greenstreet\Publisher 3\PWKMAIN.mod %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird5250FTWizard.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\7.10\HostExplorer\he5250ft.exe %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird5250FTWizard.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\7.00\HostExplorer\HE5250FT.EXE %1

ProgramID: CDLS.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CLICK'~1\CDLS.exe %1

ProgramID: GSTPWK300.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Imsi\Print Workshop\MasterPublisher\PWKMAIN.mod %1

ProgramID: Hummingbird5250FTWizard.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\9.00\HostExplorer\he5250ft.exe %1

ProgramID: Legal Publisher File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cosmi\Legal Publisher\LegalPublisher.exe

ProgramID: Hummingbird5250FTWizard.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\10.00\HostExplorer\he5250ft.exe

ProgramID: mySkins Creator File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Cosmi\mySkins Creator\PrintPerfect.exe

ProgramID: Hummingbird5250FTWizard.Profile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Hummingbird\Connectivity\11.00\HostExplorer\he5250ft.exe

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a dtp layout file is a special file format by GST Computer Systems and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DTP files

Associate the DTP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open layout files. Because only the current version supports the latest DTP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the GST Computer Systems manufacturer website after an available Publish-It! update.
To make sure that your DTP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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