What is the PQ File Extension?

Reporter:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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PQ File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, Progress Quest developed by Eric Fredricksen) are related to the PQ file extension. In addition, they are categorized under three distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Progress Quest Save File format. Generally, these files are considered Game Files, but they can also be Data Files or Settings Files.

File Extension PQ files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Linux, and Mac. The PQ File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Interested to learn more about the PQ File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens PQ files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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2018

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Known PQ Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Primary PQ File Association

.PQ
Formatting:.pq
Group:Progress Quest Save File

A PQ file is a save file used by Progress Quest and contains character information, such as the character's race, class, and stats, and game progress.

Author: Eric Fredricksen
Function:Game Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pq

Software Programs That Open The Progress Quest Save File:


Progress Quest by Eric Fredricksen

Windows
Linux

Secondary PQ Associations

.PQ
Formatting:.pq
Group:Adobe Pagemaker Default Printer Style

A PQ file is a default printer style used by Pagemaker. The PQ file extension appears to be obsolete and no longer in use.

Author: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Adobe Pagemaker Default Printer Style Files:


Adobe PageMaker by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.PQ
Formatting:.pq
Group:Picturesque Preset

A PQ file is a settings file used by the image editor Picturesque. It contains effects settings that alter the appearance of the image and includes shadow opacity, blur radius, reflection length, corner curvature, stroke width, color, and perspective.

Author: Noah Green
Function:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Picturesque Preset Files:


Acqualia Picturesque by Noah Green

Compatible with:

Mac OS X

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PQ Requests


Leading Mobiles

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


PQ File Complications


Common PQ Opening Problems

Progress Quest is Not Installed

When trying to open your PQ file, you get the error "Can't Open PQ File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Progress Quest missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your PQ with Progress Quest, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PQ, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Progress Quest Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Progress Quest won't support your Progress Quest Save File file. Visit the Eric Fredricksen website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Progress Quest. Your Progress Quest Save File file was probably created by a newer release of Progress Quest than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of PQ file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: Not having the right Progress Quest version on your computer can cause problems opening PQ files.


Additional PQ Opening Issues

Errors opening Progress Quest Save File files can still occur even with the latest Progress Quest software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening PQ files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for PQ are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the PQ file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of Progress Quest that did not fully complete
  • The PQ itself is corrupted
  • The PQ is infected with a virus
  • Hardware related to PQs has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Progress Quest Save File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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