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Basic information about 3PE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 3PE（*.3PE or *.3pe）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 3PE file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 3PE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 3PE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 3PE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 3PE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 3PE file?
  • How to open a 3PE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 3PE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 3PE file?
  • How to convert 3PE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 3PE file format?


1.Detail information about 3PE file extension: TurboTax 2008 Form File

File type TurboTax 2008 Form File Category Data Files
Developer Intuit File format Binary
Description 3PE file is a TurboTax 2008 Form File developed by Intuit. Form used by TurboTax 2008; contains data used for displaying tax forms within TurboTax; includes form text and layout information, as well as instructions that may be included with each form.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 3PE files

Windows		 Intuit TurboTax Deluxe

macOS		 Intuit TurboTax Deluxe



Can't open a 3PE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.3PE”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 3PE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 3PE file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 3PE files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 3PE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 3PE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 3PE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 3PE file is damaged.
  • Whether the 3PE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 3PE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 3PE file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 3PE file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 3PE file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 3PE file.

If the 3PE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.