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Basic information about PRF file

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

There are 13 file types using the PRF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PRF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PRF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PRF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PRF file?
  • How to open a PRF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PRF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PRF file?
  • How to convert PRF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PRF file format?


1.Detail information about PRF file extension: Windows System File

File type Windows System File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRF file is a Windows System File. Contains settings and preferences used by the Windows operating system; may also be used by other applications to store program settings; should not be opened manually.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


2.Detail information about PRF file extension: Outlook Profile File

File type Outlook Profile File Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description PRF file is a Outlook Profile File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 Microsoft Outlook 2016

macOS
 Microsoft Outlook 2016


3.Detail information about PRF file extension: Director Preferences File

File type Director Preferences File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description PRF file is a Director Preferences File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 Macromedia Director

macOS
 Macromedia Director


4.Detail information about PRF file extension: QuarkXPress Preferences File

File type QuarkXPress Preferences File Category Settings Files
Developer Quark Software File format N/A
Description PRF file is a QuarkXPress Preferences File developed by Quark Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 QuarkXPress

macOS
 QuarkXPress


5.Detail information about PRF file extension: PICS Rules File

File type PICS Rules File Category Web Files
Developer W3C File format Text
Description PRF file is a PICS Rules File developed by W3C.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 Microsoft Internet Explorer
Microsoft IIS


6.Detail information about PRF file extension: FileNet eForms Form Preferences File

File type FileNet eForms Form Preferences File Category Settings Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description PRF file is a FileNet eForms Form Preferences File developed by IBM.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 IBM FileNet eForms


7.Detail information about PRF file extension: Plot Station Plot Request File

File type Plot Station Plot Request File Category Data Files
Developer eQuorum File format N/A
Description PRF file is a Plot Station Plot Request File developed by eQuorum.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 eQuorum Plot Station


8.Detail information about PRF file extension: ClarisWorks Preference File

File type ClarisWorks Preference File Category Settings Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description PRF file is a ClarisWorks Preference File developed by Apple.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 Apple ClarisWorks

macOS
 Apple ClarisWorks


9.Detail information about PRF file extension: Fastgraph Bitmap Graphics

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

Windows		 Fastgraph


10.Detail information about PRF file extension: Polychrome Recursive Format Image Format

File type Polychrome Recursive Format Image Format Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRF file is a Polychrome Recursive Format Image Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files


11.Detail information about PRF file extension: Monarch Portable Report

File type Monarch Portable Report Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRF file is a Monarch Portable Report.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 Monarch


12.Detail information about PRF file extension: Xilinx CORE Generator Settings

File type Xilinx CORE Generator Settings Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRF file is a Xilinx CORE Generator Settings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRF files

Windows		 Xilinx CORE Generator System


13.Detail information about PRF file extension: ArchiCAD Favorites Data

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

Windows		 ArchiCAD



How to convert another files to PRF file format?

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

XPRJ to PRF


Can't open a PRF 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.PRF”。

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 PRF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PRF 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.