Creo Elements/Pro versioned data
File type: Various data file
A .74 file extension identifies versioned data used by Creo Elements/Pro, formerly known as Pro/ENGINEER.
The .74 file contains versioned data from Creo Pro.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 6, 2026
Creo Elements/Pro is a CAD/CAM application developed by PTC for Microsoft Windows. It was previously known as Pro/ENGINEER.
A .74 file contains versioned data created by Creo Elements/Pro. It is intended for use within the Creo Elements/Pro environment rather than as a general-purpose document format.
On Microsoft Windows, try opening the file with Creo Elements/Pro, also known as Pro/ENGINEER. The file may need to remain with related Creo files for the software to identify and use it correctly.
A .74 file is versioned application data rather than a normal standalone document, so it may not open directly from the Windows file manager. If Creo does not recognize it, open the associated project or contact the source of the file.
The .74 file is not normally converted independently because it contains versioned Creo Elements/Pro data.
When the related data can be opened in Creo Elements/Pro, use that software's save or export commands to create an appropriate design file or exchange format.
Software apps that create 74 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that handle other tasks involving 74 files:
Microsoft Windows
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