P3 File Extension

The P3 file extension was created by Oracle and is also known as the Primavera P3 Project File. P3 is classified as a Data Files and 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 P3 files in Oracle Primavera program.

Primavera P3 Project File Type

Primavera P3 Project File Type
Extension .p3
Developer Oracle
Popularity 5.0 (10 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Oracle Primavera
Category Data Files
Format Binary
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a P3 File Type?

Primavera was developed by Primavera Systems, which was acquired by Oracle in 2006. Primavera P6, Oracle &, suite of Primavera, uses the .XER extension for projects. P3 projects can be opened in Primavera P6 by choosing File → Import in the menu of the application.

On December 31, 2010, Oracle stopped supporting Primavera P3.

Free Online P3 Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online P3 tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare P3 files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .P3 (Primavera P3 Project File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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P3 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Primavera P3 Project File .P3 File Extensions while opening the .P3 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open P3 Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Primavera P3 Project File on your system such as Oracle Primavera.
  2. Associate default Oracle Primavera Oracle Primavera program for *.p3 (Primavera P3 Project File) files.

    Associate P3 Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.P3 (e.g example.p3) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Oracle Primavera Oracle Primavera program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .p3 files.

    Associate P3 Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.P3 (e.g example.p3) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Oracle Primavera Oracle Primavera 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 .Oracle Primavera extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related P3 File Extensions

P3 default file extension is .P3 and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for P3 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the P3 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open P3 File on Windows

Software License Developer
Oracle Primavera image. Oracle Primavera 000 for Windows Paid Oracle Primavera
Panda3D image. Panda3D 000 for Windows Free Panda3D

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P3 File on Mac OS

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Panda3D image. Panda3D 000 for MacOs Free Panda3D

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P3 file on Linux

Software License Developer
Panda3D image. Panda3D 000 for Linux Free Panda3D

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P3 file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P3 file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P3 file on Android

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About Licensing

  1. 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.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

P3 file extension icon image.About P3 - Primavera P3 Project File

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Updated 7/1/2025