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Basic information about PLT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PLT（*.PLT or *.plt）, 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 PLT file yourself.

There are 12 file types using the PLT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PLT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PLT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PLT file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PLT file?
How to open a PLT file?
What programs do I need to open a PLT file?
What programs help to create and edit a PLT file?
How to convert PLT files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PLT file format?

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

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	HPGL Plot File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	Hewlett-Packard	File format	Text
Description	PLT file is a HPGL Plot File developed by Hewlett-Packard. Plotter file created using the Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language (HPGL); contains a series of two-letter codes, such as "IP," which declares the initial point on a plot; may contain optional parameters with the codes; used by various drawing programs and printers for creating printable plotter documents.
Windows	IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017 ideaMK PLT Viewer Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 CADSoftTools ABViewer CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 Corel Presentations X8 Trix DrawingCenter IrfanView
macOS	IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10 vhf interservice Cenon
Linux	vhf interservice Cenon

2.Detail information about PLT file extension: Tecplot Binary Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	Tecplot Binary Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Tecplot	File format	Binary
Description	PLT file is a Tecplot Binary Data File developed by Tecplot.
Windows	Tecplot 360
macOS	Tecplot 360
Linux	Tecplot 360

3.Detail information about PLT file extension: AutoCAD Plotter Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	AutoCAD Plotter Document	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	Autodesk	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a AutoCAD Plotter Document developed by Autodesk.
Windows	Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 Software Companions ViewCompanion Pro CADSoftTools ABViewer ArtCut Corel Presentations Lotus Organizer MicroStation OziExplorer P-CAD Rhea-PV2D Surfer UniConvertor XnView

4.Detail information about PLT file extension: CA Clipper 5 Pre-linked Transfer File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	CA Clipper 5 Pre-linked Transfer File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a CA Clipper 5 Pre-linked Transfer File.
Windows	CA-Clipper

5.Detail information about PLT file extension: DnaLIMS 3700 Sample Sheet File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	DnaLIMS 3700 Sample Sheet File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a DnaLIMS 3700 Sample Sheet File.
Linux	dnaLIMS

6.Detail information about PLT file extension: EPOC Software Platform File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	EPOC Software Platform File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a EPOC Software Platform File.

7.Detail information about PLT file extension: HP Graphics Language Plotter Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	HP Graphics Language Plotter Document	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a HP Graphics Language Plotter Document.
Windows	CorelDraw Graphics Suite Corel Presentations 3D-Tool Rhea-PV2D UniConvertor CorelDraw Graphics Suite 3D-Tool
Linux	UniConvertor for Linux

8.Detail information about PLT file extension: Microsoft Windows Update File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	Microsoft Windows Update File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a Microsoft Windows Update File.
Windows	Microsoft Windows

9.Detail information about PLT file extension: BioWare Infinity Game Engine Bitmap Graphic File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	BioWare Infinity Game Engine Bitmap Graphic File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a BioWare Infinity Game Engine Bitmap Graphic File.
Windows	Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate II Icewind Dale Planescape: Torment

10.Detail information about PLT file extension: X-wing Vs. Tie Fighter Pilot File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	X-wing Vs. Tie Fighter Pilot File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a X-wing Vs. Tie Fighter Pilot File.
Windows	X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter

11.Detail information about PLT file extension: Nintendo DS Palette File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	Nintendo DS Palette File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a Nintendo DS Palette File.
Windows	tinke

12.Detail information about PLT file extension: Modtran Spectral Output Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLT files
File type	Modtran Spectral Output Data	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PLT file is a Modtran Spectral Output Data.
Windows	Modtran

How to convert PLT files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for PLT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PLT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PLT to DXF Converter

PLT to PDF

How to convert another files to PLT file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to PLT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PLT conversion, you may use the option.

DWG to PLT	SVG to PLT	CDR to PLT	AI to PLT
CDT to PLT

Can't open a PLT 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.PLT”。

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 PLT extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support PLT 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 PLT 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 PLT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PLT 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 PLT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PLT 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.