.PTN File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .PTN file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

PTN File Recovery

What is a .PTN file?

File created by PaperPort, a program used for scanning documents, organizing files, and sharing documents; contains data needed to display thumbnail images; serves as an index file for documents used in PaperPort.

What Are Common Causes of ".PTN" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes for ".PTN" files to be lost or fail:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".PTN" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer system.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Issues with the software or hardware that handles ".PTN" files can lead to their loss or failure. This can include software crashes, system errors, or hardware malfunctions.
  3. File system corruption: Corruption of the file system, such as due to a virus or malware infection, can result in the loss or failure of ".PTN" files.
  4. Improper file handling: Improper handling of ".PTN" files, such as forceful shutdowns or abrupt removal of storage devices, can cause data loss or file corruption.
  5. Incompatible software or updates: Using incompatible software or updating existing software can sometimes lead to issues with ".PTN" files, causing loss or failure.
  6. Human error: Human error, such as mistakenly formatting the storage device containing ".PTN" files or overwriting them with incorrect data, can result in their loss or failure.
  7. Power outages: Power outages or sudden power surges can disrupt the file system and lead to the loss or failure of ".PTN" files.

It is always recommended to regularly back up important files, including ".PTN" files, to prevent data loss and have a contingency plan in case of any issues.

How to recover lost ".PTN" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".PTN" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".PTN" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".PTN" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".PTN" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".PTN" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".PTN" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo paperPort Thumbnail File image file file?

Programs that open ".PTN" files

Windows
Nuance PaperPort 14 Nuance PaperPort 14

Additional Information

  • File type: PaperPort Thumbnail File

  • File extension: .PTN

  • Developer: Nuance Communications

  • Category: Data Files

  • Format: N/A

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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