PRC File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Mobipocket eBook File
File Extension .prc
MIME Type application/x-mobipocket-ebook
Developed by Mobipocket SA
Initial Release 2000
Compression Yes
DRM Support Yes
File Encryption Optional
Maximum File Size Not Specified
Open Format No
Embedded Metadata Support Yes
Supported Platforms Windows, macOS, various e-readers and mobile devices
Main Usage eBooks
Character Encoding UTF-8
Text Flow Adjustment Yes
Interactive Elements Yes, including hyperlinks and footnotes
Image Support Yes
Audio & Video Support No
Predecessor PalmDOC
Sequels AZW, AZW3 (Kindle File Formats)
Multi-Language Support Yes
Accessibility Text-to-Speech enabled for supported devices