Creo Elements/Pro versioned data
File type: Various data file
The 243 file extension identifies versioned data associated with Creo Elements/Pro, also known as Pro/Engineer.
This data belongs to the Creo Elements/Pro CAD/CAM software rather than being a general-purpose document format.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 6, 2026
The 243 file extension is associated with Creo Elements/Pro, also known as Pro/Engineer, a CAD/CAM solution developed by PTC for Microsoft Windows.
A 243 file contains versioned data from Creo Elements/Pro.
Open the 243 file with Creo Elements/Pro, also known as Pro/Engineer, on Microsoft Windows.
The file may be associated with other Creo design data, so use the related files and the software's data-management commands when necessary.
The 243 file contains versioned Creo Elements/Pro data and is not normally converted as a standalone file.
When the associated design can be opened in Creo Elements/Pro, use the software's save or export commands to create an appropriate CAD exchange file. Preserve the original 243 file because exporting the design may not preserve its version history.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving 243 files:
Microsoft Windows
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