File extension .PRJ
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Project Format | N/A | Data Files |
The PRJ file extension, also known as Project File, is used as a project file type for various Autodesk applications like AutoCAD or 3ds Max. It stores scene information, references to other files used in a project, properties of the elements in a project, and other relevant user-defined data. This allows users to store multiple facets of a project within a single file for easier storage and portability. For example, when editing an AutoCAD drawing scene, all the info such as layers, annotations and other scene properties can be saved into a PRJ file.
Format Details
The Project File (i.e., PRJ) uses a mixture of data formats to store data. It may contain references to external files in the form of paths using either absolute or relative addressing schemes. The other components are stored in text-based ASCII format making it easy to parse the content with plain-text editors or specific data extraction functions.
Similar File Types
The PRJ format is specific to Autodesk applications, however other programs also use project files with similar tasks such as VBP, VBG, and VBA. Microsoft Visual Studio is just one of the many associated programs that are used to open and edit project files.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .PRJ) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .PRJ extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .PRJ file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .PRJ extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .PRJ extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PRJ file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PRJ file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .PRJ file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PRJ file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PRJ file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines

Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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