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Basic information about PRN file

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

There are 6 file types using the PRN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PRN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PRN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PRN file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PRN file?
How to open a PRN file?
What programs do I need to open a PRN file?
What programs help to create and edit a PRN file?
How to convert PRN files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PRN file format?

1.Detail information about PRN file extension: Printable File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRN files
File type	Printable File	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PRN file is a Printable File. A PRN file contains instructions for a printer, which includes the content to be printed, the number of pages to print, the paper size, and the printer tray to use. It is created by choosing "Print to File" within the Print dialog box in a Windows or macOS program. PRN files are similar to PostScript (.PS) files.
Windows	ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 AllWeb FastPrint Microsoft Windows Command Prompt Free Raw Print (FRP) Compatible printer driver that can interpret PRN files DataCAD Microsoft Office NotePad++ Windows NotePad
macOS	Drag to Desktop Printer icon Compatible printer driver that can interpret PRN files Printer driver that supports PRN files TextEdit
Linux	gedit

2.Detail information about PRN file extension: Lotus 1-2-3 Formatted Text File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRN files
File type	Lotus 1-2-3 Formatted Text File	Category	Data Files
Developer	IBM	File format	Text
Description	PRN file is a Lotus 1-2-3 Formatted Text File developed by IBM.
Windows	IBM Collaboration Solutions Microsoft Excel 2016
macOS	IBM Collaboration Solutions Microsoft Excel 2016

3.Detail information about PRN file extension: HP PCL Printer Output

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRN files
File type	HP PCL Printer Output	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PRN file is a HP PCL Printer Output.
Windows	Canvas FastPrint Ghostscript Ghostscript Microsoft Windows

4.Detail information about PRN file extension: Calcomp Raster Graphics File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRN files
File type	Calcomp Raster Graphics File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PRN file is a Calcomp Raster Graphics File.

5.Detail information about PRN file extension: DataFlex Graphic Device Driver

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRN files
File type	DataFlex Graphic Device Driver	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PRN file is a DataFlex Graphic Device Driver.
Linux	DataFlex

6.Detail information about PRN file extension: SmartWare Report Printed To Disk File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRN files
File type	SmartWare Report Printed To Disk File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PRN file is a SmartWare Report Printed To Disk File.
Windows	SmartWare

How to convert PRN files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for PRN files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PRN to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PRN to 123	PRN to ACCDB	PRN to CSV	PRN to DOC
PRN to ODS	PRN to PDF	PRN to XLS

How to convert another files to PRN file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to PRN file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PRN conversion, you may use the option.

XLSX to PRN

Can't open a PRN 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.PRN”。

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 PRN extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PRN 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.