.PRC

Product Representation Compact File

📌 This subcategory of .PRC data container serves as a 3D model stored with .PRC extension. This type of file contains a 3D view of a mechanical assembly or product. Earlier builds of Adobe Acrobat permitted users to execute converting between multiple 3D model object categories and the .PRC format. Therefore, in the outcome the models could be embedded into .PDF resources. At the same time, actual releases of Adobe Acrobat do not offer users a way to create new .PRC files. However, they can still embed, view and open formerly created .PRC data sources. Each of the .PRC components includes a product manufacturing information (PMI), geometry and structure of the particular object.

Mobipocket eBook File

📌 .PRC file can also be referenced as a digital eBook stored in the Mobipocket “Mobi” format. In these conditions, .PRC can be saved as an unprotected or protected file. Particularly, protected .PRC info containers include DRM-based copyright mechanism which limits the quantity of devices on which the file can be opened. The resulting .PRC objects can be viewed and explored on multiple devices - from desktop PC and laptops to mobile phones and PDA. Unprotected (i.e., without DRM-security) .PRC objects can also be viewed on the Amazon Kindle handheld hardware e-readers.

Palm Resource Code File

📌 In the alternate way, .PRC can also be identified as an installer package for a Palm OS software tool. Otherwise, .PRC file category can be applied for Palm OS system or program updates. Considering this state of the object, .PRC can be installed from a Windows or Mac desktop station on a Palm Pilot with the aid of HotSync Manager within the Palm Desktop software solution. It should be explicitly mentioned that the .PRC extension can sometimes refer to Palm OS text files as well. However, this type of .PRC is rarely met in real-life environments.

Corel Presentation

📌 In exceptional situations, .PRC can be recognized as a multimedia slide show generated by Corel Presentations feature (embedded part of Corel WordPerfect Office toolkit). In more common occasions, the .PRC format can be replaced with .SHW file subtype (valid for Presentations 3.0 suite with versions from 7 till X5 inclusively). Corel WordPerfect Office is an ultimate, professional all-in-one office package that fits as a worthy proprietary replacement of your daily app for processing spreadsheets, text documents and presentations.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Character Parameter File

📌 The .PRC format specification is associated with a key character settings file utilized by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a top-notch fighting video-gaming project for the Nintendo Switch platform. It stores the accurate parameters of how in-game character lands, jumps, runs, and walks, as well as other crucial characteristics. .PRC files are normally used and handled by spirit, assist, and fighter characters, available in scope of the internal game engine. For instance, each of the playable characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is related to the fighter_param.prc file, which stores the outcome key values and settings.

How to open an .PRC file?

📌 .PRC can be opened, reviewed and monitored by various software tools, depending on the origins and developer of the format type. In most frequent cases, you may encounter .PRC digital books, distributed across the web for proper download and shared either on commercial or open purpose. The format is supported by various apps, from especially keen FBReader to the rarer and less accustomed Amazon Kindle. Currently the format is a bit outdated, as far as top e-book market players have switched to EPUB and FB2.