PRG File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .prg
Primary Usage Program File
File Type Executable or Source Code
Associated Programs Various Programming IDEs and Text Editors
MIME Type text/x-prg
Binary or Text Can be either, depending on context
Can Store Program Logic Yes
Encodings Supported ASCII, UTF-8
Commonly Used With Older Computers and Gaming Consoles
Editable With Text Editor, Code Editor
Can Be Compiled Yes, if source code
Interpreted or Compiled Depends on the contained program/script
Platform Various, depending on the program
Executable By Specific Operating Systems or Virtual Machines
Can Include Other Files Yes, if programmed
File Signature Varies
Security Risks Executable content may contain malicious code
Typical Size Range Small to Medium (KB to MB)
Compression Possible, but not intrinsic
Used in Retro Programming Yes
Accessibility High with appropriate tools