PERL

Basic information about PERL file

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

There are 1 file types using the PERL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PERL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PERL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PERL file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PERL file extension: Perl Source Code

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PERL files
File type	Perl Source Code	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PERL file is a Perl Source Code. The perl file extension is used for source code files written in the Perl programming language. Perl is a stable, cross platform programming language. It is used for mission critical projects in the public and private sectors and is widely used to program web applications of all needs. MIME types: application/x-perl text/x-perl
Windows	Perl Code Editor Sublime Text Atom Perl Code Editor
macOS	Sublime Text for Mac Atom for Mac
Linux	Sublime Text for Linux Atom for Linux

Can't open a PERL 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.PERL”。

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 PERL extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PERL 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.