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Basic information about APR file

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

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


1.Detail information about APR file extension: ArcView Project File

File type ArcView Project File Category GIS Files
Developer ESRI File format N/A
Description APR file is a ArcView Project File developed by ESRI. Mapping project created with ArcView, a GIS (Geographical Information System) program for visualizing, managing, creating, and analyzing geographic data; saved as an Object Database in a standard text format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APR files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
TatukGIS Viewer
Any text editor
ArcView
Tatuk GIS Viewer
Total GIS Converter


2.Detail information about APR file extension: Apadana Project File

File type Apadana Project File Category Developer Files
Developer Javid Software Development File format Binary
Description APR file is a Apadana Project File developed by Javid Software Development.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APR files

Windows		 Javid Software Development Apadana


3.Detail information about APR file extension: Lotus Approach View Data

File type Lotus Approach View Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APR file is a Lotus Approach View Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APR files

Windows		 Lotus Approach


4.Detail information about APR file extension: SAM Alignment Probabilities File

File type SAM Alignment Probabilities File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APR file is a SAM Alignment Probabilities File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APR files

Linux		 Sequence Alignment and Modeling system


5.Detail information about APR file extension: MicroSim PCBoard Aperture Information Report

File type MicroSim PCBoard Aperture Information Report Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APR file is a MicroSim PCBoard Aperture Information Report.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APR files

Windows		 MicroStation
OrCAD PCB Designer



How to convert APR files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for APR files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve APR to another files conversion, you may use the option.

APR to ADF APR to BIL APR to BIP APR to BPW
APR to SHP


How to convert another files to APR file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for another files to APR file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to APR conversion, you may use the option.

SHP to APR BPW to APR E00 to APR BIL to APR
SHX to APR BIP to APR BSQ to APR STN to APR
ODB to APR


Can't open a APR 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.APR”。

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 APR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the APR 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.