Convert PTB to GP3

Understanding PTB and GP3 file formats

PTB files are proprietary tablature files created by Power Tab Editor, a popular software for writing guitar and bass tablature. These files store musical notation, tablature, and song information, making them a favorite among guitarists for sharing and learning music.

GP3 files are associated with Guitar Pro 3, a widely used music notation software. GP3 files contain multi-track tablature, standard notation, and playback information, and are compatible with later versions of Guitar Pro as well as other music software.

Why convert PTB to GP3?

Converting PTB to GP3 allows musicians to access Power Tab Editor scores in Guitar Pro, which offers advanced editing, playback, and sharing features. This conversion is essential for users who want to take advantage of Guitar Pro's capabilities or collaborate with others using different software.

How to convert PTB to GP3

There is no direct one-step converter from PTB to GP3, but you can achieve the conversion using a two-step process:

1. Export PTB to MIDI: Open your PTB file in Power Tab Editor. Go to File → Export → MIDI to save your tablature as a MIDI file.
2. Import MIDI into Guitar Pro: Open Guitar Pro (version 3 or later). Use File → Import → MIDI to import the MIDI file. Then, save the project as a GP3 file using File → Save As and select the GP3 format.

This method preserves most of the musical information, though some tablature-specific details may require manual adjustment after import.

Best software for PTB to GP3 conversion

• Power Tab Editor (for exporting PTB to MIDI)
• Guitar Pro (for importing MIDI and saving as GP3)

Both programs are available for Windows, and Guitar Pro is also available for macOS. For best results, always review and edit the imported file in Guitar Pro to ensure accuracy.