What Is the File Extension PRZ?

The PRZ (.prz) file extension was commonly used as a graphics extension. It can still be found today, but it is not as widely used as it was when it was first created.

Origin

1. The PRZ file extension was created in 1996 by the Lotus Software Company as a suffix for graphics created in their Lotus Freelance Graphics 96 presentation software.

Function

2. Lotus Freelance Graphics 96 was part of the Lotus SmartSuite business package that also included Lotus Notes. The PRZ extension was also used as an extension for graphic files associated with Lotus mobile presentation software.

Features

3. The primary function of the PRZ file extension is to allow users to compile elements, such as graphics and text, into a presentation slide show.

Mime Categories

4. The PRZ extension is a graphic category file extension and has a mime type of application with additional mime categories of vnd.lotus-freelance, freelance and x-freelance.

Considerations

5. IBM bought the Lotus Software Company and is now the owner of the PRZ file extension.