File Extension Database

Open CPT File

The files that have the CPT extension have various format options, some of them we will see below:

Corel PHOTO-PAINT

In this case, a CPT file is a bitmap image created by Corel PHOTO-PAINT.

It is a photo editing program that is part of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.

Corel PHOTO-PAINT is offered mainly for Windows and Mac based Operating Systems, although at one time it was also sold for Linux. Additionally, it is the main competitor of Adobe Photoshop.

The CPT file contains an image that supports layers, alpha channels, transparency, and other image effects.

CPT files are used by amateur and professional photographers and graphic designers to store modified or enhanced photos.

One thing to keep in mind is that the CPT file is basically a container for images and their subsequent modifications and edits.

Export a CPT file

Lastly, the CPT file format is not supported by many image editors, however, you can export the file in PHOTO-PAINT to more widely supported image formats such as JPG , PNG , GIF and BMP.

ccrypt

In this application, CPT file is a file encrypted with ccrypt, which is a utility for encrypting and decrypting files and streams.

A brief description of ccrypt

ccrypt, written in lowercase, is a utility for secure encryption and decryption of files and network transmissions.

It was designed as a replacement for the standard UNIX encryption utility, crypt, which is known to use a very weak encryption algorithm.

CPT for ccrypt

In this use case, the CPT file is based on the Rijndael cipher and uses an asymmetric encryption algorithm, which will obviously require a password to open it.

Compact Pro

Here the CPT extension file is a file compressed with Compact Pro, an old file compression program for Mac OS Classic and earlier.

For this use, the CPT uses a fast and efficient compression algorithm.

Development of Compact Pro stopped in the late 1990s, and the program is no longer supported.

DTS-Compact

In the latter application, the CPT file is an audio file used by DVD authoring programs.

DTS-HD Master Audio Suite

A prime example is the Master Audio Suite from DTS, which includes a multichannel lossless audio codec developed by DTS as an extension to the DTS Coherent Acoustics lossy codec.

CPT for DTS Compact

Here, the CPT contains audio, timecode, and header data, and is used together with the video data to create DVDs.

It is important to note that CPT files cannot be used to create Blu-ray discs, however the DTSHD format can be used.

Software for working with a CPT file

Due to the great diversity of formats that are associated with a CPT extension file, you must first make sure of the format you have at hand, and then have the most suitable software package listed below:

Typical CPT application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs\CORELPP.EXE" -DDE

Frequently used application names to open CPT files:

Corel

Frequently associated Windows objects:

CorelPHOTOPAINT.Image.15

How Can I Open CPT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CPT file is to find a CPT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CPT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CPT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CPT file opener then try to search online for "CPT viewer", "application to open CPT file" or "open CPT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CPT file

How Can I Open CPT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CPT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CPT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CPT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CPT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CPT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CPT file then try to search for "CPT viewer", "application to open CPT file" or "read CPT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CPT file

How Can I Open CPT File on Android

If you downloaded a CPT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CPT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CPT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CPT viewer", "CPT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CPT File on iPhone or iPad

To open CPT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CPT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CPT". This way you can find apps which can open CPT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CPT viewer" or "CPT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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