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Basic information about PRST file

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

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


1.Detail information about PRST file extension: Adobe InDesign Printer Presets File

File type Adobe InDesign Printer Presets File Category Settings Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description PRST file is a Adobe InDesign Printer Presets File developed by Adobe Systems. Settings file used by Adobe InDesign, a page layout program; contains presets for printing jobs, including colors, paper size, layers, and other settings; often created for saving presets that are optimized for specific printers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PRST files

Windows
Adobe InDesign CC 2017

macOS
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop



Can't open a PRST 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.PRST”。

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 PRST extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PRST 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.