Open HPGL files

  • Full name
    Hewlett Packard Graphics Language Plot Format
  • Developer
    Hewlett-Packard
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Have you encountered a problem with a HPGL file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a HPGL file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your HPGL file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is HPGL file?

The HPGL extension identifies files that contain data in the page description and plotter control language HP-GL (HPGL) in an ASCII text. Hewlett-Packard developed this language for the control of pen plotters, it was subsequently adopted by other manufacturers. Inkjet (inkjet) and laser printers can also be controlled with HP-GL.

More info

HP-GL files are also used for the exchange of vector data. Many CAD programs support export in HP-GL format. However, they can also be generated by printing in a file and setting a corresponding printer / plotter eg The HP750C. However, this method also carries risks because full compatibility can not be guaranteed.

For these files also the extensions hgl, plt, hpg, pgl and less prn are used. Changing the extension may be useful unless the file can be opened directly.

Programs which can open a HPGL file

How to open file with HPGL extension?

In order to open a file with HPGL extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening HPGL file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with HPGL files, follow the instructions below.
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Install CADintosh or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening HPGL files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support HPGL files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of HPGL files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set CADintosh as the default program for opening HPGL files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate HPGL files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the CADintosh applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where CADintosh has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with HPGL files

Sometimes problems with opening HPGL files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • HPGL files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open HPGL files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • HPGL file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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