What's the PREL File?

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PREL File Summary

File Extension PREL has only one distinct file type (Premiere Elements Project File format) and is mostly associated with Adobe Premiere Pro CC (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and one other software programs. The PREL File Extension are listed predominantly as Video Files.

File Extension PREL is supported by Windows and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. PREL files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

To learn more about PREL files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening PREL files.

Low
Prevalence
10559
Standing

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Updated

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Kinds of PREL Files


Dominant PREL File Type

.PREL
File Name:.prel
Class:Premiere Elements Project File

PREL file extension may refer to a video project file created by a program called Adobe Premiere Elements. It is a non-linear video editing software developed by Adobe Systems for the Microsoft Windows platform. The contents of PREL file may include a timeline, video effects, multiple video and audio tracks, or other settings.

Programmer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Division:Video Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.prel

Software Programs That Open The Premiere Elements Project File:


Adobe Premiere Pro CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe Premiere Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

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PREL Demand


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding PREL Issues


Issues Opening PREL Files

Adobe Premiere Pro CC is Not Installed

Double-clicking your PREL file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PREL File". Customarily, this means that Adobe Premiere Pro CC is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PREL file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens PREL files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Incorrect Adobe Premiere Pro CC Version

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe Premiere Pro CC installed that's incompatible with your Premiere Elements Project File type. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe Premiere Pro CC if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Premiere Elements Project File file was created by a newer version of Adobe Premiere Pro CC than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your PREL file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Conclusion: The majority of PREL file opening issues are due to not having the correct Adobe Premiere Pro CC version installed.


Other PREL File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Adobe Premiere Pro CC or another PREL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Premiere Elements Project File files. Other PREL opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

  • Invalid PREL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • The PREL file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Corrupt install of Adobe Premiere Pro CC or other PREL-related program
  • Something has caused file corruption of your PREL
  • Malware-tainted PREL file can't be opened
  • PREL-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Premiere Elements Project File file successfully

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