Open PGL files

  • Full name
    PowerGREP Library
  • Developer
    Just Great Software Co. Ltd.
Have you encountered a problem with a PGL file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PGL file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PGL file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PGL file?

The extension PGL identifies files containing data in the page description and plotter control language HP-GL (HPGL) in an ASCII text. Hewlett-Packard developed this language for the control of pen plotters, it was subsequently adopted by other manufacturers. Inkjet (inkjet) and laser printers can also be controlled with HP-GL.

More info

HP-GL files are also used for the exchange of vector data. Many CAD programs support export in HP-GL format. However, they can also be generated by printing in a file and setting a corresponding printer / plotter eg The HP750C. However, this method also carries risks because full compatibility can not be guaranteed.

For these files the extensions hgl, plt, hpgl, hpg and less prn are also used. Changing the extension may be useful unless the file can be opened directly.

Programs which can open a PGL file

  • PowerGREP