Basic information about PRL file

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

There are 4 file types using the PRL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PRL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PRL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PRL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PRL file?
  • How to open a PRL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PRL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PRL file?
  • How to convert PRL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PRL file format?


1.Detail information about PRL file extension: Perl Script

File type Perl Script Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRL file is a Perl Script. File extension prl is mainly associated with the Perl programming language.

Perl is a high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language that first appeared around 1987.

A .prl file stores script written in Perl programming language.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRL files

Windows		 Perl Data Language
NotePad++ text editor
Sublime Text
PSPad
Atom
Perl Data Language

macOS		 Sublime Text for Mac
Atom for Mac

Linux		 Sublime Text for Linux
Atom for Linux


2.Detail information about PRL file extension: Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Rough Leather Preset

File type Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Rough Leather Preset Category Vector Image Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description PRL file is a Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Rough Leather Preset developed by Corel Corporation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRL files

Windows		 Corel PaintShop Pro


3.Detail information about PRL file extension: Process Revolution Object Library File

File type Process Revolution Object Library File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRL file is a Process Revolution Object Library File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRL files

Windows		 Process Revolution


4.Detail information about PRL file extension: E-Sword 8.x Prayer Request File

File type E-Sword 8.x Prayer Request File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PRL file is a E-Sword 8.x Prayer Request File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRL files

Windows		 e-Sword
eSword 9 Converter



Can't open a PRL 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.PRL”。

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 PRL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PRL 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.