Having problems opening a PRG file?

We have programs that can open or convert your PRG files.

Opening PRG files

Did your computer fail to open a PRG file? We explain what PRG files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert 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.

Software that will open, convert or fix PRG files

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About File Extension PRG

File.org aims to be the go-to resource for file type- and related software information. We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files.

If you have additional information about the PRG file format or software that uses files with the PRG suffix, please do get in touch - we would love hearing from you.

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