PE File

What are PE files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PE file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PE files.

What is a PE file?

A .PE file is a PETSCII Editor Screen file.

PETSCII Editor Screen files with the.pe extension are used to store PETSCII character set screen images. Most of the time, these files are used to make designs for the Commodore 64 and other retro computers.

The .pe file format is a binary file that contains the pixel data for the screen image, along with metadata such as the screen size and color information. The PETSCII character set is a set of 256 characters that can be used to create images and text on a screen

How to open PE files

We have identified one PE opener that is compatible with this specific type of PE file.

Programs that open PETSCII Editor Screen files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of PE files. Remember, different programs may use PE files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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