PRN File

What are PRN files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PRN 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 PRN files.

What is a PRN file?

PRN files have multiple uses, and ICC Kodak Printer Image Format is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

ICC Kodak Printer Image Format

Files with the ".PRN" extension are ICC Kodak Printer Image Format Files, and they're a specialized file format specific to Kodak printers. These files store high-quality images and other graphics data that can be used for printing purposes.

The ".PRN" format is specifically tailored for Kodak printers, offering impressive efficiency and optimization features. Not only does it support multiple image resolutions and color depths, but it also implements ICC profiles so that colors and tones are accurately reproduced when printing images.

A Kodak printer that is compatible with the .PRN file format is required to print these files.

How to open PRN files

Important: Different programs may use files with the PRN file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your PRN 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 PRN openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .PRN

While ICC Kodak Printer Image Format is a popular type of PRN-file, we know of 7 different uses of the .PRN file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Byline Printer Configuration

We know that one PRN format is Byline Printer Configuration. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Dr. Halo Printer Definition

We know that one PRN format is Dr. Halo Printer Definition. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Kyocera PRESCRIBE Printing Language

We know that one PRN format is Kyocera PRESCRIBE Printing Language. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Kyocera Print Output

We know that one PRN format is Kyocera Print Output. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Nota Bene Printer Definition

We know that one PRN format is Nota Bene Printer Definition. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PC-Type Printer Escape Codes

We know that one PRN format is PC-Type Printer Escape Codes. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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