.PT2 File Extension

Power Tab 2 Document

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What is a PT2 file?

A PT2 file stores guitar tablature created by Power Tab Editor 2, a program that allows musicians to write and share tablature. It contains information on how to play a musical piece, including finger positions, musical notes, and timing, and may also include detailed musical notation, lyrics, and song notes.

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Screenshot of a .pt2 file in Power Tab Editor 2
PT2 file open in Power Tab Editor 2

Brad Larsen initially developed and released Power Tab Editor in the late 1990s. The program became popular among guitarists and bassists, but he eventually ceased development of it in the early 2000s. However, members of the Power Tab community began developing a successor after acquiring its source code and eventually released Power Tab Editor 2.

NOTE: The first version of Power Tab Editor saved tablature in the .PTB format until version 1.7. However, PowerTab Editor 2 replaced the PTB format with PT2.

How to open a PT2 file

You can open PT2 files with Power Tab Editor. To open a PT2 file, select File → Open.

How to convert a PT2 file

Power Tab Editor can convert PT2 files to Guitar Pro 7 Document (.GP) and MIDI (.MID) formats. To do so, select File → Save As.

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Programs that open PT2 files

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