An information processing apparatus provided with print data generating software and an extension application that is different from the print data generating software includes a generating unit that generates settings information based on information input on a settings screen provided by the extension application and a performing unit that performs an extended function provided by the extension application based on the generated settings information. Information regarding the extended function is processed so as not be edited by an operating system (OS) and print data is generated based on the settings information by the print data generating software.