Basic information about HPG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension HPG（*.HPG or *.hpg）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the HPG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the HPG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the HPG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support HPG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the HPG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the HPG file?
  • How to open a HPG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a HPG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a HPG file?
  • How to convert HPG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to HPG file format?


1.Detail information about HPG file extension: HPGL Plot File

File type HPGL Plot File Category Vector Image Files
Developer Hewlett-Packard File format Text
Description HPG file is a HPGL Plot File developed by Hewlett-Packard. Plotter file created in the Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL); includes a line series of two-letter codes, such as "SS," which declares the standard font for the plot; may include optional parameters with codes; used by various drawing programs to create printable plotter documents.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HPG files

Windows		 Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
Autodsys IntelliCAD with HPGL Import plugin
CADSoftTools ABViewer
Corel Presentations X8
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
Trix DrawingCenter
IrfanView
Trix Drawing Center
WordPerfect Office
XnView



How to convert HPG files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for HPG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve HPG to another files conversion, you may use the option.

HPG to DXF HPG to IGS HPG to PDF


Can't open a HPG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.HPG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the HPG extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support HPG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of HPG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a HPG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a HPG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a HPG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the HPG file is damaged.
  • Whether the HPG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the HPG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the HPG file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the HPG file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a HPG file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a HPG file.

If the HPG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.