PRG File
Did your computer fail to open a PRG file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .PRG files.
What is a PRG file?
The .prg file extension is associated with a variety of program files. These files often contain executable functions or scripts that are run within the various software applications. Some PRG files also contain text files with source code. These files can be compiled to create an executable program.
Some popular applications that use the PRG file extension for program files are Microsoft FoxPro, WAVmaker, RPG Toolkit and RAPID.
The .prg file extension is also used for OzWin purged messages files and ZX Spectrum SpecEM snapshot files.
Suggest another file format using extension PRG
While we know of one file format using the .PRG 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 .PRG file.
Various PRG file openers, viewers, etc.
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.
 | Microsoft Visual FoxPro | User submitted |
 | Quantitative Micro Software EViews | User submitted |
 | EViews | User submitted |
 | Visual dBASE | User submitted |
 | C64 Forever | User submitted |
 | FoxPro | User submitted |
 | PVSOL Expert | User submitted |
 | dBASE PLUS | User submitted |
 | Cool Edit Pro | User submitted |
 | RetroPlatform | User submitted |
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