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Convert MPP to MPT

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Sep 3, 2026
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Is it possible to convert MPP to MPT?
Yes - MPP converts to MPT.

Open the .mpp in Microsoft Project, go to File > Save As, select Project Template (*.mpt) as the type, and choose which data (actuals, baselines, costs) to clear in the template dialog. No converter is needed - this is a native save option.

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Why convert MPP to MPT?

An .mpt template preserves a project's task structure, Gantt layout, resource list, and calendars while stripping out completed-work data and costs. Teams use this to standardize project structures across engagements without carrying over historical actuals from a previous .mpp plan.

How to convert MPP to MPT

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Open the .mpp, go to File > Save As, choose Project Template (*.mpt) as the file type, then use the template dialog to select which data (baselines, actuals, resource rates, fixed costs) to remove before saving.

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About these formats

.MPP Microsoft Project Plan

An MPP file is a Microsoft Project plan - a project schedule containing tasks, durations, dependencies, resources, and a Gantt chart. Microsoft Project opens and edits it, but it is a…

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.MPT Microsoft Project template tile

A .MPT file is associated with Microsoft Project template tile, a data file.

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Quality & what to watch

  • No third-party tool writes the .mpt format - ProjectLibre and GanttProject cannot produce .mpt files and have their own template mechanisms.
  • An .mpt is still a Microsoft Project binary and opens only in Microsoft Project; the same version sensitivity that applies to .mpp files applies to .mpt.
  • The .mpt format is a desktop-only concept - Project Online and Project for the web use their own web-based template features and do not use .mpt files.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert MPP to MPT without Microsoft Project?
No. No free or third-party tool writes the .mpt format; Microsoft Project is required.
What data can I keep when saving as MPT?
The Save As Template dialog lets you choose what to clear selectively. Task names, durations, dependencies, and resource names can all be kept; actuals, baselines, and costs can be removed.
How do I share an MPT template with my team?
Place the .mpt on a shared network path and have team members point their Microsoft Project Templates folder there, or distribute the file directly.