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Basic information about PHP file

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

There are 4 file types using the PHP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PHP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PHP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PHP file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PHP file extension: PHP Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHP files
File type	PHP Source Code File	Category	Web Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	PHP file is a PHP Source Code File. A PHP file is a webpage that contains PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) code. It may include PHP functions that can process online forms, get the date and time, or access information from a database, such as a MySQL database.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017 Eclipse PHP Development Tools Zend Studio MPSoftware phpDesigner ES-Computing EditPlus Blumentals WeBuilder Notepad++ Other text editor Apache Web Server with PHP WampServer Any Web browser PHPEdit
macOS	Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017 Eclipse PHP Development Tools Zend Studio MacroMates TextMate Bare Bones BBEdit Other text editor Apache Web Server with PHP MAMP Chocolat Sublime Text Any Web browser
Linux	Eclipse PHP Development Tools Zend Studio Other text editor Apache Web Server with PHP Any Web browser
iOS	Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor

2.Detail information about PHP file extension: Callisto PhotoParade Slideshow

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHP files
File type	Callisto PhotoParade Slideshow	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PHP file is a Callisto PhotoParade Slideshow.

3.Detail information about PHP file extension: CreataCard Quick Prints Project

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHP files
File type	CreataCard Quick Prints Project	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PHP file is a CreataCard Quick Prints Project.
Windows	CreataCard

4.Detail information about PHP file extension: Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Project

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHP files
File type	Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Project	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PHP file is a Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Project.
Windows	Microsoft Picture It!

How to convert PHP files to another file format?

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

PHP to BCP

PHP to EXE

PHP to PDF

How to convert another files to PHP file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to PHP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PHP conversion, you may use the option.

MHP to PHP

Can't open a PHP 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.PHP”。

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 PHP extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PHP 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.