Open IPL files

  • Full name
    CorelDRAW Pantone Spot Reference Palette Format
  • Developer
    Corel Corporation
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a IPL 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 IPL file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your IPL file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is IPL file?

The CorelDRAW vector drawing and illustration utility uses the IPL extension for files containing spot color palettes. These files contain a number of references to user-defined colors, which are thus available in several documents.

More info

The files can be loaded and saved from the palette window. These files are also known as the Corel Pantone Spot Reference Palette.

Programs which can open a IPL file

How to open file with IPL extension?

In order to open a file with IPL extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening IPL 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 IPL files, follow the instructions below.
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Install CorelDraw Graphics Suite or other program from the list

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

Set CorelDraw Graphics Suite as the default program for opening IPL 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 IPL 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 CorelDraw Graphics Suite applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where CorelDraw Graphics Suite has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with IPL files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • IPL 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 IPL files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • IPL 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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