PCR File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a PCR file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .PCR files.
What is a PCR file?
The PCR file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the PCR file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the PCR file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about PCR files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
How to open PCR files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension PCR for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 18 different PCR openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of PCR files. Remember, different programs may use PCR files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | PCmover | User submitted |
 | The Print Shop | User submitted |
 | PrintMaster | User submitted |
 | Photo Creator for Wacom | User submitted |
 | The Print Shop Premier Edition | User submitted |
| The Print Shop Ensemble III | User submitted |
| Photo Creator SE | User submitted |
 | The Print Shop Deluxe III | User submitted |
| Photo Creator Simple for WACOM | User submitted |
 | PrimerSelect | User submitted |
 | Scrapbooks | User submitted |
 | EthnosII | User submitted |
| Photo Creator LE | User submitted |
 | Move Me | User submitted |
 | Adrena | User submitted |
| Parsons Technology Announcements | User submitted |
| The Print Shop Standard Edition | User submitted |
 | Vector NTI | User submitted |
Try a universal file viewer
Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.
Not sure exactly what type of file you are trying to open? Try our new File Analyzer. It is a free tool that can identify more than 11,000 different kinds of files - most likely yours too! It will help you find software that can handle your specific type of file. Download File Analyzer here.