PRG File

What are PRG files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PRG 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 PRG file?

PRG files have multiple uses, and Akai MESA Program is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Akai MESA Program

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open PRG files

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

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

Last updated: January 30, 2023

All known file formats using extension .PRG

While Akai MESA Program is a popular type of PRG-file, we know of 9 different uses of the .PRG file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Atari ST Program

.prg files are executable programs designed for the Atari ST, a widely popular computing system in the 80s and early 90s. These files enable users to store and run programs on the Atari ST system.

The Atari ST was an all-purpose computer system employed for gaming, word processing, and desktop publishing. It featured the .prg file format which could contain software programs ranging from games and utilities to other applications.

On Windows, running PRG files can be accomplished through an emulator - a software designed to simulate the hardware and operating system of the Atari ST. Popular Windows emulation options for the Atari include Steem and Hatari, enabling users to run programs from the classic system on more modern machines.

It is important to remember that the Atari ST is an obsolete computer system, and the .prg file format is not commonly used anymore. Nevertheless, .prg files may still be employed by hobbyists and collectors of vintage computing equipment.

PRG opener for Windows

We have identified 2 PRG openers that are compatible with this specific type of PRG file.

More file formats using the PRG extension

Through our research of PRG files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of PRG files. Remember, different programs may use PRG 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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