File Extension Library


.HGL File Extension

  • Developer by: Hewlett-Packard
  • Category: Vector Image Files

What are .HGL files and how to open them?

Can't open .HGL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .HGL file.

What is a .HGL file extension?

.HGL file extension is created by Hewlett-Packard. .HGL has been classified as Vector Image Files.

.HGL is HP Graphics Language File

Printer control language developed by Hewlett-Packard (often referred to as HPGL); used by plotters from HP and other manufacturers, which print images using lines instead of dots.

Most HGL files contain a few lines of setup commands, followed by a list of printing commands. The printing commands instruct the plotter what to draw on the page.

HPGL files often have a .HPGL extension.

List of all softwares that can open the HP Graphics Language File
Windows
Corel PaintShop Pro 2019
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
Software Companions ViewCompanion Pro
CADSoftTools ABViewer
Mac
vhf interservice Cenon
Linux
vhf interservice Cenon

How to fix problems with .HGL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .HGL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .HGL file format
  2. You need to check the .HGL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)