PRC File Type

What are PRC files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PRC file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a PRC file?

Files that contain the .prc file extension store installer packages for applications that are run on the Palm operating system. Oftentimes the PRC files will contain Palm OS system updates, but other Palm applications can also use the PRC format.

The .prc file extension is also used by the Corel Presentations software program. These PRC files contain presentation slide shows (similar to those created in Microsoft's PowerPoint) that are created by the Presentations software application that is distributed by Corel.

On some occasions, a file containing the .prc file extension may also contain a digital eBook. These files allow users to read digital eBooks using the Mobipocket Reader application.

How to open PRC files

Important: Different programs may use files with the PRC file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your PRC file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different PRC openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 15, 2021

Suggest another file format using extension PRC

While we know of one file format using the .PRC file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .PRC file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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

• Windows 10
• Mac 0
• Web 0

	Amazon Kindle	User submitted
	Amazon Kindle For PC	User submitted
	Mobipocket Reader	User submitted
	palmOne Quick Install	User submitted
	Palm Quick Install	User submitted

	Palm Desktop	User submitted
	Stuffit Expander	User submitted
	Any Video Converter Professional	User submitted
	calibre - E-book management	User submitted
	E-book viewer	User submitted

We have not verified any software that we know for certain will work with PRC-files on Mac. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below and tell us about it!

We have not verified any web services that we know for certain will work with PRC-files. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below and tell us about it!