Opening a PREL File

The PREL file type is primarily associated with Premiere Elements.

PRELFile Extension PREL
File extension: PREL
File type:  video project

What is a PREL file?

PREL files mostly belong to Premiere Elements by Adobe. PREL is the filename extension of video projects created with Premiere Elements, a video-editing software distributed as a basic version of Premiere Pro. PREL files contain references to one or more audio and video tracks, a timeline, project configuration, effects, and subtitles. Contents of PREL video project files are written in XML syntax. The project file may be exported to MP4, MOV and other video formats playable or standard media players.

How do you open PREL files?

You need a suitable software like Premiere Elements from Adobe to open a PREL file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PREL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PREL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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PREL file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below you will find our evaluation of the PREL files:

PREL is seldom used as a file extension and includes different formats for different programs. The following file formats are most commonly found in PREL files:

The remaining 5% of all PREL files are files with no common format. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PREL file!

Technical Data for PREL File Extension

File classification:
Video
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Elements.Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0\Adobe Premiere Elements.exe

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Elements.Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Premiere Elements 1.0\Adobe Premiere Elements.exe

ProgramID: Adobe.Premiere.Elements.Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0\Adobe Premiere Elements.exe


a prel video project is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PREL files

  • Associate the PREL file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open video projects. Because only the current version supports the latest PREL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Adobe manufacturer website after an available Premiere Elements update.
  • To make sure that your PREL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .PREL file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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