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Basic information about PL file

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

There are 8 file types using the PL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PL file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PL file extension: Perl Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	Perl Script	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	PL file is a Perl Script. A PL file contains source code written in Perl, which is a scripting language that is compiled and run using a Perl interpreter. It contains lines of Perl program code with variables, operations, functions, and comments. PL files may be difficult to read due to the brief and compact nature of the Perl language syntax.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Perl Strawberry Perl ActiveState ActivePerl IndigoStar PerlEdit Microsoft Notepad ES-Computing EditPlus Perl Builder Perl Code Editor
macOS	Perl ActiveState ActivePerl Late Night Affrus MacroMates TextMate Bare Bones BBEdit
Linux	Perl ActiveState ActivePerl

2.Detail information about PL file extension: Prolog Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	Prolog Source Code File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PL file is a Prolog Source Code File.
Windows	SWI-Prolog Strawberry Prolog PDC Visual Prolog
macOS	SWI-Prolog
Linux	SWI-Prolog Strawberry Prolog

3.Detail information about PL file extension: Unix Color Plot File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	Unix Color Plot File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	BRL-CAD	File format	N/A
Description	PL file is a Unix Color Plot File developed by BRL-CAD.
Windows	BRL-CAD
macOS	BRL-CAD
Linux	BRL-CAD

4.Detail information about PL file extension: Harvard Palette File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	Harvard Palette File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PL file is a Harvard Palette File.
Windows	Harvard Graphics ChartXL

5.Detail information about PL file extension: Interleaf Printerleaf (or WorldView) Format File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	Interleaf Printerleaf (or WorldView) Format File	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PL file is a Interleaf Printerleaf (or WorldView) Format File.

6.Detail information about PL file extension: TeX Property List Font Metric File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	TeX Property List Font Metric File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PL file is a TeX Property List Font Metric File.
Linux	TeX Live

7.Detail information about PL file extension: BRL-CAD 2D And 3D Plot File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	BRL-CAD 2D And 3D Plot File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PL file is a BRL-CAD 2D And 3D Plot File.

8.Detail information about PL file extension: Fractal Zplot Palette File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL files
File type	Fractal Zplot Palette File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PL file is a Fractal Zplot Palette File.
Windows	Fractal Zplot

Can't open a PL 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.PL”。

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 PL extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PL 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.