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Basic information about PBR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PBR（*.PBR or *.pbr）, 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 PBR file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the PBR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PBR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PBR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PBR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PBR file?
  • How to open a PBR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PBR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PBR file?
  • How to convert PBR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PBR file format?


1.Detail information about PBR file extension: Microsoft Publisher Backup

File type Microsoft Publisher Backup Category Backup Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description PBR file is a Microsoft Publisher Backup developed by Microsoft Corporation. Full format name of files that use PBR extension is Microsoft Publisher Backup. Microsoft Publisher Backup format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. PBR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PBR extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. Users are advised to use Microsoft Publisher software for managing PBR files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Microsoft Publisher was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PBR files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBR files

Windows		 Microsoft Office
Microsoft Publisher


2.Detail information about PBR file extension: PowerBuilder Resource File

File type PowerBuilder Resource File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBR file is a PowerBuilder Resource File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBR files

Windows		 Sybase PowerBuilder


3.Detail information about PBR file extension: PowerBASIC Resource File

File type PowerBASIC Resource File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBR file is a PowerBASIC Resource File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBR files

Windows		 PowerBASIC


4.Detail information about PBR file extension: Novell BorderManager Support Pack File

File type Novell BorderManager Support Pack File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBR file is a Novell BorderManager Support Pack File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBR files

Windows		 Novell BorderManager


5.Detail information about PBR file extension: Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Brush File

File type Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Brush File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBR file is a Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Brush File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBR files

Windows		 ACDSee Photo Manager
Corel PaintShop Pro
Corel PaintShop Pro
ACDSee Photo Manager



Can't open a PBR 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.PBR”。

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 PBR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PBR 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 PBR 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 PBR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PBR 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 PBR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PBR 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.