.PRT File Extension

PRT files exist as 9 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Creo Parametric Part

Creo Parametric allows creating 3D models of parts typically saved as “.prt” files. It features parametric modeling; changes to part files propagate to assemblies and drawings using that part. Cre...

General Information

Title Creo Parametric Part File
Extension .prt
Full Form Part File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer PTC Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Include geometry, features
Features Parametric, Feature-based

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Product Design Yes
Manufacturing Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Intellectual property leak
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1987
Latest Version Creo 8.0 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .asm, .drw, .stp, .igs

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Creo Parametric Paid Windows, Unix
KeyShot Paid Windows, Mac
SolidWorks Paid Windows

Type 2: Presentations Template

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form Presentations Template
File Type Template File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/x-prt

File Function

Primary Function Template storage
Additional Functions Design reuse
Features Pre-formatted, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Varies
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Document Templates Yes
CAD Modeling Yes
Standard Parts Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Source validation, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ppt, .pps, .sldprt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Corel Presentations Paid Windows
CAD Software Paid Varies by software

Type 3: CADKEY Part File

CADKEY created in 1980s. It popular low-cost, user-friendly CAD software. CADKEY files use .prt extension. They store part designs from CADKEY. Files contain 2D sketches, 3D models, dimensions. Also c...

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form CADKEY Part File
File Type CAD File
Developer CADKEY Corporation
MIME Type application/x-prt

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Design data storage
Features Geometry, Metadata

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mechanical Design Yes
Engineering Yes
Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Discontinued 2003
Successor KeyCreator

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .iges, .step

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CADKEY Commercial Windows
Kubotek KeyCreator Commercial Windows
CADKEY Viewer Free/Commercial Windows

Type 4: Valve Source Portal File

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form Portal File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Valve Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store portal data
Additional Functions Define level geometry
Features Binary format, Map compilation data

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With SDK tools

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Level Design Yes
Map Compilation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate with SDK

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004 with Source Engine
Latest Version Tied to game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bsp, .vmf, .vbsp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Valve Hammer Editor Free Windows
Valve Source SDK Free with Valve game purchase Windows

Type 5: Unigraphics Part File

Learn about .prt file extension. It was acquired by Siemens. It is now distributed as Siemens NX. We have free online .prt file apps. These allow to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare .prt ...

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form Unigraphics Part File
File Type CAD File
Developer Siemens PLM Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function 3D model representation
Additional Functions Assembly design, Drafting
Features Parametric, Feature-based

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes
Binary Format Yes

Use Cases

Product Design Yes
Engineering Yes
Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks IP exposure
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early versions of Unigraphics
Latest Version NX 1980 series (2022)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .igs, .step

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Siemens NX Licensed Windows, Linux, Mac

Type 6: Solid Edge Part File

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form Solid Edge Part File
File Type CAD Part File
Developer Siemens
MIME Type application/vnd.solid-edge.part

File Function

Primary Function 3D part modeling
Additional Functions Data storage, CAD design
Features Parametric, Feature-based

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mechanical Design Yes
Product Engineering Yes
Prototyping Yes
Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s (UGS Corp)
Latest Version Solid Edge 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .asm, .par, .dft, .psm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Solid Edge Subscription Windows
FreeCAD Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 7: Printer Driver File

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form Printer Driver File
File Type System File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Printer driver
Additional Functions Driver installation, configuration
Features Hardware specific, OS dependent

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Printer Setup Yes
Document Printing Yes
System Configuration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Driver tampering
Best Practices Official sources, regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Varies by manufacturer

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .inf, .dll, .exe

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Windows OS Included Windows
Printer Manufacturer Software Free Varies

Type 8: Printer Output File

A PRT file contains formatting information for printing documents. On Unix, PRT files can be created using the FILEUTIL function. They can be opened and printed by FILEUTIL. A PRT file represents prin...

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form Printer Output File
File Type CAD File Format
Developer Varies by software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Store design information, Maintain metadata

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Software dependent
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mechanical Design Yes
Product Development Yes
Simulation Yes
Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Infection risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Depends on CAD program

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dwg, .dxf, .step, .iges

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Siemens NX Paid Windows, Unix
PTC Creo Paid Windows
KeyCreator Paid Windows

Type 9: Crypt Edit Protected Text Format File

A PRT file contains portal information used by the Valve VIS command-line tool. VVIS is included with Hammer Editor. Hammer Editor builds maps for Valve games like Half-Life. The PRT file stores a lis...

General Information

Title PRT File Extension
Extension .prt
Full Form Crypt Edit Protected Text Format File
File Type Protected Text File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store protected text
Additional Functions Prevent unauthorized editing
Features Encrypted, Read-only

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Text Protection Yes
Confidential Documents Yes
Data Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited
Best Practices Access control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .doc, .rtf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Crypt Edit Free Windows
Notepad Free Windows
Other Text Editors Free, Paid Various