Convert PTB to GP5
| File Extension | PTB |
| Full Name | Power Tab Guitar Tablature Editor Format |
PTB is a file extension most often associated with a program called Power Tab Editor. This format is used to store tabs mainly for solo and bass guitars. Tablature is an alternative notation for notes used for stringed instruments with a neck. It is easier to read than traditional musical notation on a staff.
| File Extension | GP5 |
| Full Name | Guitar Pro 5 Project File Format |
GP5 is a format used to store projects made in the specialized Guitar Pro 5 software. Such a document may contain a single tablature for a solo or bass guitar, but also more complex projects containing a complete score for many stringed instruments.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PTB") to another (referred to as "GP5"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PTB file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PTB to format GP5 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PTB to GP5 file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PTB and transforming it into format GP5. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PTB to GP5 converters.
Conversion from PTB to GP5
PTB to GP5
How to convert the PTB file to GP5?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PTB to GP5. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PTB file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file PTB, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the PTB file to the application
- Select the output format of the GP5 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file GP5 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted GP5 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
to the GP5 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.