Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .prn file [ add info ]
PRN files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing PRN file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with PRN extension. However, it should be remembered that PRN file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Generally Printer Output Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning PRN files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with PRN extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.prn file extension
Category: Document Files
OS | Software |
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ACD Systems Canvas 12 Microsoft Office Document Imaging AllWeb FastPrint Microsoft Windows Command Prompt Free Raw Print (FRP) Compatible printer driver that can interpret PRN files |
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Drag to Desktop Printer icon Compatible printer driver that can interpret PRN files |
.prn file extension
Category: Database Files
OS | Software |
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IBM Lotus 1-2-3 Microsoft Excel 2011 |
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IBM Lotus 1-2-3 Microsoft Excel 2011 |
If PRN file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a PRN file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open PRN file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing PRN in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit PRN format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.