PTM Converter
Convert PTM files online for free
Drop or upload your .PTM file
How to convert your PTM file
- Click Select File above, and choose your PTM file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PTM to another file type
The converter easily converts your PTM file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- PTM to MP3
- PTM to WAV
- PTM to AAC
- PTM to FLAC
- PTM to OGG
- PTM to WMA
- PTM to M4A
- PTM to AIFF
- PTM to OPUS
- PTM to ALAC
- PTM to APE
- PTM to WV
Convert a file to PTM
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PTM file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to PTM
- AAC to PTM
- TTA to PTM
- AU to PTM
- WV to PTM
- DTS to PTM
- MID to PTM
- FLAC to PTM
- RA to PTM
- MP3 to PTM
- PCM to PTM
- WAV to PTM
About PTM files
PTM files, known as PolyTracker Module files, are primarily used in the realm of music composition. They store musical scores, samples, and patterns, predominantly for trackers in the 1990s. While PTM files capture the essence of an era in digital music creation, they come with their own set of challenges and limitations.
One of the main issues with PTM files is their compatibility. These files are rarely supported by modern audio software, which significantly limits their usability. Hence, converting PTM files into more widely accepted formats such as WAV, MP3, OGG, and FLAC is often necessary.
For conversion, dedicated audio software like OpenMPT (Open ModPlug Tracker) can be utilized. OpenMPT allows users to open and convert PTM files into various audio formats. Additionally, Audacity, a powerful open-source audio editor, can be employed for further editing and conversion post initial format change.
However, the conversion isn't always straightforward. Preserving the quality of the original sound and ensuring that musical patterns transfer correctly are common challenges. Furthermore, due to the niche nature of PTM files, not all software effectively reads or converts them.
Despite these challenges, the drawbacks of using PTM files can be easily overcome with proper conversion. For seamless conversion, we recommend using Convert.Guru, an intuitive and reliable solution. By simply dragging and dropping your PTM files onto the website, you can effortlessly convert them into a format of your choice, alleviating compatibility concerns and enhancing usability.
The PTM Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best PTM converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.