File Extension Library


.HPGL File Extension

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

What are .HPGL files and how to open them?

Can't open .HPGL 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 .HPGL file.

What is a .HPGL file extension?

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

.HPGL is HP Graphics Language Plotter File

Printer instruction file based on the plotter language developed by Hewlett-Packard; used for sending information to plotter printers, which draw images using lines instead of dots like an ordinary laser or inkjet printer.

Contain a few lines of setup commands, followed by a list of printing commands, which tell the plotter what and where to draw on the page.

List of all softwares that can open the HP Graphics Language Plotter File
Windows
ideaMK HPGL Viewer
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018
Corel PaintShop Pro 2019
ACD Systems Canvas X 2019
CADSoftTools ABViewer
ArtSoft Mach
XnViewMP
Mac
Lemkesoft CADintosh
Lemkesoft GraphicConverter
vhf interservice Cenon
XnViewMP
Linux
vhf interservice Cenon
hp2xx

How to fix problems with .HPGL files

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