PRI File Extension

Name: Package Resource Index File (.PRI)
Creator: Microsoft
License: Commercial

PRI file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Package Resource Index File. PRI has been classified as Developer Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PRI files in Microsoft Visual Studio program.

Package Resource Index File Type

Package Resource Index File Type
Extension	.pri
Developer	Microsoft
Popularity	5.0 (52 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	Microsoft Visual Studio
Category	Developer Files
Format	Binary
Updated	4/1/2024

What is a PRI File Type?

The PRI files were initially introduced by Microsoft for the development of Windows 8 but are used by the following versions, including 8.1 and 10. A CPRI is compiled from d' a .RESW source file, which is included in the development project. This file is created at the time of compilation to store an index of the resources that are packaged with the developer. There is usually a PRI for each language in the application file. When the application is launched, the system refers to the index in the PRI file to load the necessary resources.

The PRI files can be rewritten in plain text using the makepri dump command. Microsoft Software Development Kits include MakePRI.exe. For the Windows 8 Developer Preview, it is located in the following directories:

For Windows 10 applications, PRI files are also generated. PRI files can typically be found in the following directories in Windows 10:

What is a Default PRI File Name?

Resource.pri - Common filename for stored CPRI files in the root d' a package.

Free online PRI Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PRI (Package Resource Index File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PRI, merge, split and compare the PRI files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PRI Converter

Open PRI

Edit PRI

Compare PRI Files

Merge PRI Files

Split PRI Files

PRI Metadata Viewer

PRI Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Package Resource Index File .PRI File Extensions while opening the .PRI files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PRI Files?

You must have supported software programs installed for Package Resource Index File on your system such as Microsoft Visual Studio.
Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio program for *.pri (Package Resource Index File) files.

Associate PRI Default Program on Windows
1. Right-click a *.PRI (e.g example.pri) file and click Open With.
2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pri files.
Associate PRI Default Program on MacOs
1. Click *.PRI (e.g example.pri) file and click information -> Open With.
2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio program Or other appropriate program that you want.
3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Visual Studio extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PRI File Extensions

PRI default file extension is .PRI and other similer related extensions are:

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All Platform Software Programs for PRI File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PRI files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PRI File on Windows

Software	License	Developer
Digia Qt SDK 5 for Windows	Commercial	Digia
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
Wargaming.net World of Tanks 000 for Windows	Free+	Wargaming.net World of Tanks

Open PRI File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Digia Qt SDK 5 for MacOs	Commercial	Digia

Open PRI file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Digia Qt SDK 5 for Linux	Commercial	Digia

Open PRI file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open PRI file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open PRI file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PRI - Package Resource Index File

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Updated 4/1/2024

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