Open PXL files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Pocket Excel Spreadsheet Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a PXL 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 PXL file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PXL file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PXL file?

The extension PXL identifies spreadsheets created by the Pocket PC version of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. It corresponds to an xls file robbed of some functionalities, but uses a different format.

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It contains data in cells organized in columns and rows. In addition, the files may also contain graphics, formulas and macros.

The pocket version of Excel can also save normal xsl files, which is preferable because of the greater compatibility. Excel Pocket PC was part of Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003. The successor is now called Excel Mobile and is included as part of Office Mobile on Windows Mobile 5.0.

Older versions of Microsoft Active Sync can convert the files.

Programs which can open a PXL file

How to open file with PXL extension?

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

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

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

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PXL files

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

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

Possible conversions of PXL file

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