Basic information about PF1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PF1（*.PF1 or *.pf1）, 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 PF1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PF1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PF1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PF1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PF1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PF1 file?
  • How to open a PF1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PF1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PF1 file?
  • How to convert PF1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PF1 file format?


1.Detail information about PF1 file extension: SmartWare Project Source Code

File type SmartWare Project Source Code Category Developer Files
Developer SmartWare Corporation File format N/A
Description PF1 file is a SmartWare Project Source Code developed by SmartWare Corporation. Full format name of files that use PF1 extension is SmartWare Project Source Code. SmartWare Corporation defined the SmartWare Project Source Code format standard. Files with PF1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PF1 extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 992 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PF1 files is SmartWare. SmartWare software was developed by SmartWare Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about PF1 files or the SmartWare software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PF1 files

Windows		 SmartWare



Can't open a PF1 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.PF1”。

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 PF1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PF1 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 PF1 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 PF1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PF1 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 PF1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PF1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the PF1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PF1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PF1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PF1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PF1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PF1 file.

If the PF1 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.