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Basic information about PRE file

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

There are 7 file types using the PRE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PRE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PRE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PRE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PRE file?
  • How to open a PRE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PRE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PRE file?
  • How to convert PRE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PRE file format?


1.Detail information about PRE file extension: Lotus Freelance Graphics File

File type Lotus Freelance Graphics File Category Data Files
Developer IBM File format Binary
Description PRE file is a Lotus Freelance Graphics File developed by IBM. Slide show created with Lotus Freelance Graphics, a program used for creating presentations; contains presentation slides and their layouts, images, and text; used for giving oral presentations.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRE files

Windows		 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Corel Presentations X8
Lotus SmartSuite
WordPerfect Office

macOS		 Microsoft PowerPoint 2016


2.Detail information about PRE file extension: Freelance Presentation

File type Freelance Presentation Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRE file is a Freelance Presentation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRE files

Windows		 Lotus SmartSuite
Microsoft PowerPoint
Corel Presentations


3.Detail information about PRE file extension: Nero WaveEditor Preset File

File type Nero WaveEditor Preset File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRE file is a Nero WaveEditor Preset File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRE files

Windows		 Nero WaveEditor


4.Detail information about PRE file extension: Insight II Dynamics Scratch File

File type Insight II Dynamics Scratch File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRE file is a Insight II Dynamics Scratch File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRE files

Linux		 Insight II


5.Detail information about PRE file extension: Programmer's WorkBench Settings File

File type Programmer's WorkBench Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRE file is a Programmer's WorkBench Settings File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRE files

Windows		 Visual C++


6.Detail information about PRE file extension: SonicWALL SGMS Syslog

File type SonicWALL SGMS Syslog Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRE file is a SonicWALL SGMS Syslog.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRE files


7.Detail information about PRE file extension: Preprocessor Output File

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



How to convert PRE files to another file format?

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

PRE to JPG PRE to PPSX PRE to PPT


Can't open a PRE 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.PRE”。

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 PRE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PRE 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.