Files with prn extension can be usually encountered as various printer output files for HP printers. Typically created as an printer export when a HP printer is selected as an alternative to PostScript / PDF output.
There are 4 other file types using
the PRN file extension!
the PRN file extension!
PRN files contain print jobs which were redirected into a file. Depending on the used (virtual) printer or software -.prn files may contain.ps,.xps or even.pdf data. File-Converter-Online.com will analyze the content automatically and then do the File extension:.prn More information and converters for. PRN files contain print jobs which were redirected into a file. Depending on the used (virtual) printer or software -.prn files may contain.ps,.xps or even.pdf data. File-Converter-Online.com will analyze the content automatically and then do the File extension:.prn More information and converters for PRN. On Macs, you can use a PRN file to open and print a copy of your document with Apple Preview. If you are having trouble opening a PRN file in Preview, you might be able to open it by changing its extension to.PS. If necessary, you can view a PRN file's contents using any text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad, Apple TextEdit, or GitHub Atom.
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PRN file extension- HP PCL printer output
What is prn file? How to open prn files?
Free Prn File Viewer
File extension prn is commonly used for various printer output files that are exported by numerous programs and typically generated by a HP printer driver (for example PCL5, or PCL6). As PCL is device dependent, it should work on most platforms and printer devices that support it.
Generally speaking, the primary purpose of the printer driver is to translate the generic output from an application such into something the printer can understand and interpret. The output can be from documents, pictures or anything else that can be printed on paper.
The prn file contains instructions for a printer, so the machine knows what to print on the page and also which paper try to use, the paper size and other settings.
Interestingly enough, you can still generate a .prn even in modern Windows apps (Office programs for example) even in the latest Windows 10 (Print function and 'print to file' check box), but since prn file extension is not associated by default with any program, it will be useless to you unless you have some interpreter installed on your machine or need it for some particular purpose.
Note: Occasionally, PostScript files generated by the 'print to file' option in older Windows produced also .prn file, also when a PostScript printer was chosen. However, the typical extension for PostScript is ps file extension.
Updated: March 31, 2020
The default software associated to open prn file:
Company or developer:
ACD Systems International Inc.
ACD Systems International Inc.
Canvas is drawing software used to create technical illustrations and graphics. It is also able publish them via printers, or shared them on the Internet.
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Help how to open:
In most cases, you will need a HP printer in order to print these files, but any printer with HPs PLC support should be capable of printing the content of .prn file.
You can also use any of the available printer interpreters, such as GhostScript.
You can also use any of the available printer interpreters, such as GhostScript.
How to convert:
Some PDF converters allow users to translate / convert .prn files to .pdf or PostScript files.
Find conversions from prn file:
List of software applications associated to the .prn file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open prn file, edit prn file, convert prn file, view prn file, play prn file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open prn file, edit prn file, convert prn file, view prn file, play prn file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting prn files.
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting prn files.
prn file viewer - programs that view prn file - HP PCL printer output
Programs supporting the exension prn on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for view prn file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with prn file by default:
Canvas
Other suggested software:
FastPrint
Ghostscript
Learn to Open PRN File Format with CorelDRAWmahmudur
Canvas
Other suggested software:
FastPrint
Ghostscript
What is a PRN file?
PRN file format represents print ready document. It contains graphical data with instruction sets for printers, such as what to print, the paper size etc. It’s very few often used for document sharing because it only gets created when a printing command is given. But you can retain the PRN file before printing a document and keep it for later use. PRN file contains the original document that were used for printing. So, you can always access and make modifications to the documents inside, even in a different computer system. To extract the content and make modifications to a PRN file, there is no better tool available than the new CorelDRAW.
How to open PRN file format
![File File](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/9/99/Open-a-PRN-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-1.jpg/aid9968486-v4-728px-Open-a-PRN-File-on-PC-or-Mac-Step-1.jpg)
1. Create New Document
Launch CorelDRAW and select New Document. Select desired canvas size and colors
Launch CorelDRAW and select New Document. Select desired canvas size and colors
2. Select your PRN file
File> Import. The file browser will appear. Select the PRN File you want to import and click Import
File> Import. The file browser will appear. Select the PRN File you want to import and click Import
3. Position Image on Canvas
Using the cursor select where you want the image to be placed and click and drag to position the image on the canvas
Using the cursor select where you want the image to be placed and click and drag to position the image on the canvas
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4. Edit your PRN file
Make your edits to the image
Make your edits to the image
5. Save your document
Save the file before closing to the your desired location on your computer
Save the file before closing to the your desired location on your computer
Open PRN File on Windows with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.1
CorelDRAW opens PRN files and the other files formats listed below
We created CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to open many kinds of file formats, including all of the following:
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Try CorelDRAW now and open your PRN file(s) and then enjoy all this graphic design software has to offer.