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Basic information about PRP file

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

There are 8 file types using the PRP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PRP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PRP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PRP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PRP file?
  • How to open a PRP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PRP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PRP file?
  • How to convert PRP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PRP file format?


1.Detail information about PRP file extension: Compressed Gimp Image Properties

File type Compressed Gimp Image Properties Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRP file is a Compressed Gimp Image Properties. The prp file extension is associated with the Gimp a graphics editing tool for Microsoft Windows, various Linux distributions and Mac OS X.

The prp file stores compressed image properties. Text file contains property information about offsets, opacity, layer names.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files

Windows		 GIMP

macOS		 GIMP for Mac

Linux		 GIMP for Linux


2.Detail information about PRP file extension: Rational Model Properties File

File type Rational Model Properties File Category Data Files
Developer IBM File format Text
Description PRP file is a Rational Model Properties File developed by IBM.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files

Windows		 IBM Rational Rhapsody
IBM Rational Rose

Linux		 IBM Rational Rhapsody
IBM Rational Rose


3.Detail information about PRP file extension: Oberon Prospero Data Conversion Saved Project File

File type Oberon Prospero Data Conversion Saved Project File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRP file is a Oberon Prospero Data Conversion Saved Project File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files


4.Detail information about PRP file extension: Palace Server Server Configuration File

File type Palace Server Server Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRP file is a Palace Server Server Configuration File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files

Windows		 Palace Server


5.Detail information about PRP file extension: Uru: Ages Beyond Myst Page Resource Package

File type Uru: Ages Beyond Myst Page Resource Package Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRP file is a Uru: Ages Beyond Myst Page Resource Package.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files

Windows		 Myst Uru: Complete Chronicles


6.Detail information about PRP file extension: Turbo Photo Album Thumbnail Cache File

File type Turbo Photo Album Thumbnail Cache File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRP file is a Turbo Photo Album Thumbnail Cache File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files

Windows		 Turbo Photo


7.Detail information about PRP file extension: Fly! Propellor Specification File

File type Fly! Propellor Specification File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRP file is a Fly! Propellor Specification File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files

Windows		 Fly!


8.Detail information about PRP file extension: Kodak Preps Data

File type Kodak Preps Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRP file is a Kodak Preps Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRP files



Can't open a PRP 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.PRP”。

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 PRP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PRP 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.