Basic information about PRI file

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

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


1.Detail information about PRI file extension: Qt Project Include File

File type Qt Project Include File Category Developer Files
Developer Digia File format Text
Description PRI file is a Qt Project Include File developed by Digia. Software development settings file used by applications created for Qt, a cross-platform framework commonly used for building and running mobile applications; contains settings for the qmake command, which builds the application; used for specifying locations of developer files and platform-specific definitions.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRI files

Windows		 Digia Qt SDK
Nokia Qt SDK

macOS		 Digia Qt SDK
Nokia Qt SDK

Linux		 Digia Qt SDK
Nokia Qt SDK


2.Detail information about PRI file extension: Windows Compiled Resources File

File type Windows Compiled Resources File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description PRI file is a Windows Compiled Resources File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRI files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017


3.Detail information about PRI file extension: LocoScript Printer Definition File

File type LocoScript Printer Definition File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRI file is a LocoScript Printer Definition File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRI files


4.Detail information about PRI file extension: Prisms Graphics File

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


5.Detail information about PRI file extension: COREX Orthographic Transcription File

File type COREX Orthographic Transcription File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRI file is a COREX Orthographic Transcription File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRI files

Windows		 COREX



How to convert PRI files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for PRI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PRI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PRI to JPEG PRI to JPG PRI to PDF


How to convert another files to PRI file format?

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

JPG to PRI


Can't open a PRI 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.PRI”。

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 PRI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PRI 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.