File Extension Database

Open PRG File

PRG extension files can take various application formats, some of which you will see below

Graphic Environment Manager (GEM)

In this case, the PRG is an application file used by GEM Desktop (Graphic Environment Manager), an old operating system released in 1988.

GEM was used by Atari ST systems and was a windowing system created by Digital Research, Inc. (DRI), for use with the CP/M operating system on Intel 8088 processors and for the Motorola 68000 microprocessor.

Later versions also worked under DOS.

GEM is best known for being the graphical user environment (GUI) for the Atari ST series of computers, and was also distributed with a number of IBM PC compatible computers created by Amstrad.

Programs for GEM were stored in a PRG, similar to how an EXE file stores a program in Windows.

Program File

In this second case, the PRG file is a program used by various applications.

As its acronym indicates, the PRG can be an executable function or a script that can be executed inside another program.

The PRG can also be a text file containing source code, which can be compiled into an executable program.

xBase/dBase

In this section, the PRG file is a program file used by older DOS versions of the dBASE and xBase variants.

xBase is a microcomputer database management system (DBMS) that runs on a DOS platform.

xBase is unique in that it enables the seamless production of a wide variety of applications, including middleware applications, web applications, and rich Windows client applications.

In this case, the PRG is saved as a script that can be executed with the dBASE or xBase interpreter.

The PRG can be run without compilation, which gives developers faster testing.

RAPID

Here, the PRG is a program written in the RAPID robotics programming language.

Rapid is a free BASIC-based programming language capable of generating GUI and CONSOLE applications (including CGI), mainly aimed at robotics.

Rapid compiles BASIC source code to bytecode, inserting it by default into a running interpreter so that the executables are self-contained.

It also allows compiling as bytecode only, in PRG files.

The PRG contains instructions that automated robots must follow.

The PRG can be created in ABB RobotStudio, an offline robot programming and simulation application.

Visual FoxPro

In this section, the PRG is a text program file used by Visual FoxPro, a database and application development tool for Windows.

FoxPro is a database management system that was designed by a small company called Fox software, only to be later absorbed by Microsoft due to its success.

The PRG contains one or more commands that often instruct FoxPro to load a form or window designed within the software.

PRG files allow you to run programs within the Visual FoxPro environment.

However, they are not considered executable files within Windows.

Therefore, you must first compile the program into a Windows executable before you can run it outside of Visual FoxPro.

FoxPro, the predecessor to Visual FoxPro, is a variant of xBase, so FoxPro PRG files can be similar to those found in other xBase programming environments.

Akai MPC2000

The PRG file is a type of program used by Akai MPC series samplers, such as the MPC2000.

About Akai MPC2000

It is a complete portable music production device that allows you to sample, record audio, manipulate sounds, manage arrangements, create rhythms and work with MIDI sequencing, all natively, through its own software.

The PRG contains one or more audio samples, including the name of the sample and MIDI information used to assign the samples to particular keys.

PC-DMIS

In this first case, a PRG file is a CAD file created by PC-DMIS, metrology software used to program coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).

More about PC-DMIS

PC-DMIS is the foundation of EMS, as it is a CAD-enabled open architecture metrology programming system.

PC-DMIS provides users with the tools they need to measure any type of geometry on any type of part using a wide range of measuring machines.

The PRG file stores a 'part program', which contains instructions for moving the machine around a physical part in order to take its measurements.

PC-DMIS part programs allow designers the ability to store a program offline, in a PRG file, and run it in the 3D software environment before running it with an actual coordinate measuring machine.

Commodore Computers

In the latter case, the PRG is an executable program created for the old Commodore platform.

Commodore is also the American company that manufactured those personal computers of the same name, from the 70's to the 90's.

The Commodores were the most popular personal computers at the time, becoming one of the most important companies in those years.

Commodore made the most popular and best-selling desktop computer in the world, the Commodore 64.

The PRG could store one of many types of programs, but is now mainly used to preserve old games for playback with Commodore emulation software such as CCS64.

Software to open and work with a PRG file

Due to the huge variety of formats, PRG files should be thoroughly checked for formatting to avoid trying to open them with the wrong software package, thus avoiding damage.

How Can I Open PRG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PRG file is to find a PRG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PRG 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 PRG 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 PRG file opener then try to search online for "PRG viewer", "application to open PRG file" or "open PRG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PRG file

How Can I Open PRG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PRG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PRG 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 PRG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PRG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PRG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PRG file then try to search for "PRG viewer", "application to open PRG file" or "read PRG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PRG file

How Can I Open PRG File on Android

If you downloaded a PRG 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 PRG 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 "PRG".
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 "PRG viewer", "PRG 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 PRG File on iPhone or iPad

To open PRG 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 PRG 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 "PRG". This way you can find apps which can open PRG 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 "PRG viewer" or "PRG file" online in your favorite search engine.

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