Opening an XLTM File

The XLTM file type is primarily associated with Excel.

XLTM	File extension: XLTM
	File type:	macro-enabled workbook template

What is an XLTM file

XLTM files mostly belong to Excel by Microsoft. An XLTM file is a macro-enabled workbook (spreadsheet) template created by Excel spreadsheet program. It contains predefined spreadsheet properties, formulae, and reports used as boilerplates for creating macro-enabled spreadsheets (XLSM). Although most XLTM files are shipped with Excel or downloaded from the templates menu, users may save an XLSX workbook as a template by pressing "F12" or clicking the "Save as" option in the "File" menu and selecting Excel Macro-enabled Template (XLTM) from the dialog. Third-party spreadsheet processors like Sheets, Calc, and PlanMaker support XLTM templates.

How do you open XLTM files?

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

Online XLTM File Viewer

Choose your .xltm file to view

or drag and drop it here

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How do you convert XLTM files to XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV, TXT, PDF, ...

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

To do so, click the "Choose your .xltm file to view" button above.
Your XLTM file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the desired spreadsheet format (e.g. XLS, XLSX, ODS, CSV, TXT, PDF, ...).
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

.XLTM File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .XLTM files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Receiving this from an accountant's financial report or an automated invoice workflow strongly suggests a Microsoft Excel macro-enabled workbook template.
Check the Header: Inspect the file's first bytes using a hex viewer or text editor:
- PK (magic bytes 50 4B) indicates a ZIP-based Office Open XML format.
- Readable XML tags confirm a structured spreadsheet.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to execute macros; try Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc, or WPS Office, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for XLTM File Extension

File classification:

Spreadsheet

Related files:

xtml, xlsx, exe, pdf, xlsm, xltx

Mime type:

application/vnd.ms-excel.template.macroenabled.12

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: Excel.TemplateMacroEnabled
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office 2007\Office12\EXCEL.EXE /e

ProgramID: Excel.TemplateMacroEnabled
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office2007\Office12\EXCEL.EXE /e

an xltm macro-enabled workbook template is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with XLTM files

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