Basic information about PR4 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PR4（*.PR4 or *.pr4）, 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 PR4 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PR4 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PR4 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PR4 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PR4 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PR4 file?
  • How to open a PR4 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PR4 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PR4 file?
  • How to convert PR4 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PR4 file format?


1.Detail information about PR4 file extension: Harvard Graphics Presentation

File type Harvard Graphics Presentation Category Page Layout Files
Developer Harvard Graphics File format N/A
Description PR4 file is a Harvard Graphics Presentation developed by Harvard Graphics. PR4 is a file extension commonly associated with Harvard Graphics Presentation files. Harvard Graphics Presentation specification was created by Harvard Graphics. PR4 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PR4 extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PR4 files is Harvard Graphics ChartXL. On the official website of Harvard Graphics developer not only will you find detailed information about theHarvard Graphics ChartXL software, but also about PR4 and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PR4 files

Windows		 Harvard Graphics ChartXL



Can't open a PR4 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.PR4”。

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 PR4 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PR4 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 PR4 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 PR4 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PR4 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 PR4 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PR4 file is damaged.
  • Whether the PR4 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PR4 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PR4 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PR4 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PR4 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PR4 file.

If the PR4 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.