Restoring files to extensions of ".ptl".

Hello

I have a Seagate Free Agent GoFlex 1 TB where I stored my photo film and audio files. Recently, when I went through my data, I noticed that few of these files have been converted to extension ".ptl". I don't know when this did happen and how? These are really important files for me and I need to restore them to their original format in order to access it. double click on the file '.ptl' is the head no the case. I went through the process of updating to my hard drive but of no use. also search google for it, but as of now, I couldn't find anything.
Thank you

Thanks for the help second.

I tried to rename the files and finally got tired, then the best option I had was to shift + delete, and it has solved everything and later continued on downloading things again.

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