Opening a PRS File

The PRS file type is primarily associated with Harvard Graphics.

PRS	File extension: PRS
	File type:	presentation file

What is a PRS file?

PRS files mostly belong to Harvard Graphics by Software Publishing Corporation. PRS as a file extension is given to a number of different types of files in different categories.

Harvard Graphics Presentation: This file is a slideshow created using the Harvard Graphics presentation software. It may contain text, charts, images, graphs, and other media files.
Calyx Point Prospect file: This PRS file is a loan document. It is created by Point. Point is a loan origination and processing application. The information required to set up a loan, including comparison data and lender information, is stored in a PRS file.
Batch & Print Pro printer configuration: In the Batch & Print Pro utility, PRS files save custom printer settings. Batch & Print Pro is a print management program that contains a range of print settings such as paper size, paper tray selection, etc.
PRS Archive: These files are used to store a SEGA Saturn game. These games include Sonic Adventure, Sakura Taisem and Dark Legend. Different contents of a game after being compressed with the PRS format are stored inside PRS files.
Playstation Radio Player: These files contain the icon, title, player location and other related information that can be opened by PSP's Internet Radio Player.

How to open a PRS file

You need a suitable software like Harvard Graphics to open a PRS 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 PRS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PRS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert PRS files:

Harvard Graphics by Software Publishing Corporation
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PRS files are often referred to as Harvard Graphics page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Batch & Print Pro (printer settings file) by Traction Software
Batch & Print Pro is a program that assists in batch printing of documents. A PRS file stores printer settings for Batch & Print Pro. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Traction Software on YouTube
dBASE (prodecure file) by dBASE
dBase is a Database Management System (DBMS) for microcomputers. PRS is the extension for a dBase procedure file. Related links: dBase on Wikipedia, dBase Manual
Lode Runner (game data file) by Broderbund
Lode Runner is a platform video game from Broderbund. The PRS file type stores game data for Lode Runner. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Remake of Lode Runner, Lode Runner on Wikipedia, PRS (Lode Runner) File
Lotus Freelance Graphics (presentation file) by IBM
Lotus Freelance Graphics is an infographics and presentation software that is part of the Lotus SmartSuite. The PRS file is a Harvard Graphics presentation file and can be opened using Lotus Freelance Graphics. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: Lotus Freelance Graphics on Wikipedia
Norton Utilities (system file) by Symantec
Norton Utilities is a suite of utility software from Symantec. It was integrated into Norton SystemWorks for some time, after which Norton Utilities was revived as a standalone software. The PRS file format is associated with the Process Viewer utility in Norton Utilities. This file format is classified as System. Related links: Norton Utilities on Wikipedia, Norton SystemWorks on Wikipedia
Office Password Recovery (password recovery status file) by AccentSoft
Office Password Recovery is a software that helps users recover their Office passwords (ex: Word or Excel password). The software uses brute force, mask and dictionary attacks to find a lost password. The PRS file saves the password recovery status periodically during the attack. This way, if an attack is paused, the search can continue from the same point when the attack is resumed.. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: PRS (Office Password Recovery) File
Point (main prospect loan file) by Calyx
Point is a Loan Origination Software (LOS) for mortgage brokers. PRS is one of several different data files for the software called prospect files. PRS is the main prospect loan file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Point User Guide
WordPerfect (printer driver file) by Corel
WordPerfect is a word processing software. The PRS file type is used by WordPerfect to store printer driver information. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: WordPerfect on Wikipedia, PRS (WordPerfect) on Google Books
Yamaha Keyboards (MIDI settings file) by Yamaha
The PRS format contains the pro style files for Yamaha keyboards. Pro style files store Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) settings for keyboards. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Yamaha (Company) on Wikipedia

PRS file format:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. 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. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our evaluation of the PRS files looks like this:

The PRS file ending is used by different programs with different formats. But the following two file formats are common:

25% of all PRS files are associated with Yamaha Pro Style files, which internally utilize the well-known MIDI format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The file size is in the range of 33 KB to 81 KB. The file type was primarily used more than 10 years ago. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as MThd, MTrk, SInt, YAMAHA, Corp, SFF2 and SFF1. Such files are related to rock, ballad, waltz, slow, christmas, disco, rumba and beat.
5% of all PRS files are Harvard Graphics Presentation files. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The file size is in the range of 53 KB to 160 KB.

All other PRS files (70%) have no uniform format, often, for example, DOC, config, DSn, SGMNEST, PRS and GVMH. These files are often connected to alkinder, machine, audio, coreldraw or chart. Just click the "Choose your .prs file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your PRS file is.

Technical Data for PRS File Extension

File classification:

Page Layout

Related files:

sty, psr, prs1, prs2, wpk, rar, zip, pr4, pr, pdv, web, sh3, fc

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, text/xml

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: Corel.PrintStyle, FileType: Corel Print Style

ProgramID: Corel.PrintStyle
EXEFile: notepad.exe %1

ProgramID: prsfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Mercury Interactive\Mercury LoadRunner\bin\protune.exe %1

a prs presentation file is a special file format by Software Publishing Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PRS files

Associate the PRS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open presentation files. Because only the current version supports the latest PRS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Software Publishing Corporation manufacturer website after an available Harvard Graphics update.
To make sure that your PRS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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