File Extension Library


.HLSL File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: 3D Image Files
  • Format: Text

What are .HLSL files and how to open them?

Can't open .HLSL 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 .HLSL file.

What is a .HLSL file extension?

.HLSL file extension is created by Microsoft. .HLSL has been classified as 3D Image Files. The format of .HLSL file is Text.

.HLSL is High Level Shader Language File

Source code file written in the High Level Shader Language (HLSL), a graphics shading language developed by Microsoft; may be used for a geometry shader, a vertex shader, or a pixel shader; used for programming how 3D objects appear in Direct3D games and programs.

HLSL is similar to Cg (.CG files) developed by Nvidia and GLSL used by OpenGL.

List of all softwares that can open the High Level Shader Language File
Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

How to fix problems with .HLSL files

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