File Extension Database

Open PRC File

PRC file extension is most commonly associated with a presentation produced in Corel Presentations, part of the WordPerfect Office suite. The PRC file extension is also used to denote Palm Resource Code files, which are installer packages for the Palm Operating System. Though less common, the PRC file extension is also used by Mobipocket eBooks, which may also incorporate DRM copyright protection.

Corel Presentations can be used to create multimedia-rich presentations, and is similar to Microsoft PowerPoint or OpenOffice.org Impress. Presentation PRC files contain a series of slides which are played sequentially, and can be run through manually or automatically depending on its purpose. Slides within PRC files can contain a range of formatting including background images, fonts, colours and preset layouts. Media such as images, video, audio as well as objects such as spreadsheets can also be embedded in slides. Animation, buttons and slide transitions akin to those found in other presentation packages can also be applied to enhance interactivity.

Palm PRC files are executable installation files which are used to distribute applications and updates for use on the Palm platform. However, as PRC files are executable it is possible that they contain malware, and so should only be run if it has been acquired from a known, trusted source.

The PRC file extension is also used by Mobipocket eBooks, many of which contain Digital Rights Management. DRM is a form of copyright protection, which limits the devices which the file can be opened on, thus preventing widespread distribution of copyrighted material.

Due to proprietary format you can open PRC files produced by Corel only using Corel Presentation, which is part of the WordPerfect office suite. Palm PRC files can be opened and installed on a Palm Pilot using the HotSync Manager program within Palm Desktop on the Windows or Mac platforms. You can open eBook PRC files produced by Mobipocket using Mobipocket Reader Desktop or FBReader.

Typical PRC application file locations:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Amazon\Kindle For PC\KindleForPC.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open PRC files:

Amazon

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Amazon.KindleForPC.content

How Can I Open PRC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PRC file is to find a PRC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PRC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PRC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PRC file opener then try to search online for "PRC viewer", "application to open PRC file" or "open PRC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PRC file

How Can I Open PRC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PRC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PRC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PRC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PRC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PRC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PRC file then try to search for "PRC viewer", "application to open PRC file" or "read PRC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PRC file

How Can I Open PRC File on Android

If you downloaded a PRC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PRC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PRC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PRC viewer", "PRC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PRC File on iPhone or iPad

To open PRC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PRC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PRC". This way you can find apps which can open PRC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PRC viewer" or "PRC file" online in your favorite search engine.