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Basic information about PL4 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PL4（*.PL4 or *.pl4）, 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 PL4 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PL4 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PL4 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PL4 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PL4 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PL4 file?
  • How to open a PL4 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PL4 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PL4 file?
  • How to convert PL4 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PL4 file format?


1.Detail information about PL4 file extension: Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette

File type Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette Category Settings Files
Developer Micrografx, Inc. File format N/A
Description PL4 file is a Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette developed by Micrografx, Inc.. Full format name of files that use PL4 extension is Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette. Micrografx, Inc. defined the Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette format standard. PL4 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Micrografx Designer is by far the most used program for working with PL4 files. Micrografx Designer software was developed by Micrografx, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about PL4 files or the Micrografx Designer software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PL4 files

Windows		 Micrografx Designer



Can't open a PL4 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.PL4”。

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 PL4 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PL4 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 PL4 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 PL4 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PL4 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 PL4 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PL4 file is damaged.
  • Whether the PL4 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PL4 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PL4 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PL4 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PL4 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PL4 file.

If the PL4 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.