PRF file format description
Many people share .prf files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .prf file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .prf files.
7 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.prf - Microsoft Outlook Profile
The PRF data files are related to Microsoft Outlook. PRF file is a Microsoft Outlook exported profile. The PRF file is a text file with syntax that Microsoft Outlook uses to generate a profile.
- Application:
- Microsoft Outlook
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Microsoft Outlook Profile related extensions:
.prf - Polychrome Recursive Format Image
The PRF graphic files are related to XnView. PRF file is a Polychrome Recursive Format Image. PRF (polychrome recursive format) is an image file format. It is an extension of mrf (monochrome recursive format), created by Russell Marks.
- Application:
- XnView
- Category:
- Graphic files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- 0x50, 0x52, 0x46, 0x31 / PRF1
- Aliases:
- -
- Polychrome Recursive Format Image related extensions:
.prf - Xilinx CORE Generator Preferences
The PRF configuration files are related to Xilinx CORE Generator. PRF file is a Xilinx CORE Generator Preferences. The Xilinx CORE Generator is a software tool for generating and delivering parameterizable cores optimized for Xilinx FPGAs.
- Application:
- Xilinx CORE Generator
- Category:
- Configuration files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Xilinx CORE Generator Preferences related extensions:
.prf - ArchiCAD Favorites Data
The PRF data files are related to GraphiSoft ArchiCAD. PRF file is an ArchiCAD Favorites Data. ArchiCAD is an architectural CAD-software developed by the Hungarian company Graphisoft.
- Application:
- GraphiSoft ArchiCAD
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- ArchiCAD Favorites Data related extensions:
.prf - BasicX Preferences File
The PRF development files are related to BasicX. PRF file is a BasicX Preferences File. BasicX is a free programming language designed specifically for NetMedia's BX-24 microcontroller and based on the BASIC programming language. The PRF file contains initialization and configuration information.
- Application:
- BasicX
- Category:
- Development files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- BasicX Preferences File related extensions:
.prf - MOUSE HD Results Data
The PRF data files are related to MOUSE. PRF file is a MOUSE HD Results Data. MOUSE is an advanced, powerful, and comprehensive surface runoff, open channel flow, pipe flow, water quality and sediment transport modeling package for urban drainage systems, storm water sewers and sanitary sewers.
.prf - hyperMILL CAM Profile Data
The PRF data files are related to hyperMILL. PRF file is a hyperMILL CAM Profile Data. HyperMILL is a modular and flexible CAM solution for 2.5D, 3D and 5-axis milling as well as mill turning and machining operations such as high-speed cutting (HSC) and high-performance cutting (HPC), with everything integrated in a single interface.
- Application:
- hyperMILL
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- hyperMILL CAM Profile Data related extensions:
Naturally, other applications may also use the .prf file extension. Even harmful programs can create .prf files. Be especially cautious with .prf files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .prf file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows can't open this file:
example.prf
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
The .prf file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
lrf, orf, pdf, pef, pf, pff, pfr, pgf, pr, prb, prc, prd, pre, prg, prr
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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- .rf
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- .prv
- Windows Previous Bootlog File
- .pff
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- .prg
- Visual FoxPro Program
- .pff
- Formatta Portable Form File
Operating systems
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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android
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