AMT File Extension

What is AMT file?

AMT is a file extension commonly associated with ABBYY Finereader 5.0 Pro files. AMT files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with AMT extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports AMT files is ABBYY Finereader Pro. Software named ABBYY Finereader Pro was created by ABBYY. In order to find more detailed information on the software and AMT files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support AMT file extension

Programs that can handle AMT files are as follows. Files with AMT suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with AMT extension?

Problems with accessing AMT may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with AMT files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install ABBYY Finereader Pro

Problems with opening and working with AMT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with AMT files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download ABBYY Finereader Pro and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading ABBYY Finereader Pro installed is by going to developer’s website (ABBYY) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of ABBYY Finereader Pro and update if needed

You still cannot access AMT files although ABBYY Finereader Pro is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why AMT files are not compatible with ABBYY Finereader Pro. The most recent version of ABBYY Finereader Pro is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AMT files to ABBYY Finereader Pro

If you have the latest version of ABBYY Finereader Pro installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage AMT on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the AMT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where ABBYY Finereader Pro is installed, check the Always use this app to open AMT files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected AMT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select ABBYY Finereader Pro and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with AMT extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the AMT is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper AMT file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The AMT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the AMT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the AMT file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the AMT file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with AMT extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the AMT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with AMT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ABBYY Finereader 5.0 Pro file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle ABBYY Finereader Pro

If the systems has insufficient resources to open AMT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with ABBYY Finereader 5.0 Pro file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle AMT files.

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