File Extension Database

Open PHP File

PHP file extension is most commonly associated with a Hypertext Preprocessor file. PHP files contain server-side scripts written in the PHP language with embedded Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), and are widely used by web developers to build dynamic websites. Though now uncommon, the PHP file extension may also be used to denote a Picture It! project file or a PhotoParade Slideshow, though the default extension of the latter was changed as of version 4 to avoid confusion with PHP scripts.

The majority of PHP files refer to web pages written using the PHP scripting language. PHP is a freely available, general purpose scripting language developed primarily for web-based applications. Its simplicity and cross-platform compatibility has made it a popular language, and is widely used to develop dynamic websites. PHP is a server-side language, and is often used to generate web pages dynamically based on user input, such as from File extension HTML forms, or using back-end databases. Other, similar server-side scripting languages include Microsoft's File extension ASP.NET and Sun Microsystems' JavaServer Pages (File extension JSP).

PHP files are stored in plaintext, and usually contain a mixture of PHP scripts and HTML. These are then parsed and compiled at runtime by a PHP engine which runs on a web server and the output, usually in the form of pure HTML, is sent to the user's web browser. As all script execution takes place server-side, no actual PHP code is sent to the client browser despite the file having the PHP extension.

PHP script files are stored in plaintext. That's why you can open PHP file using any text editor or website development software such as Adobe Dreamweaver which may offer additional functionality such as syntax highlighting. In order to run a PHP file, it must be executed on a web server with PHP support such as Apache or Microsoft's IIS. The output can be viewed via a standard web browser by navigating to the PHP file on the web server.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

XWeb.php.12.0

How Can I Open PHP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PHP file is to find a PHP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PHP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PHP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PHP file opener then try to search online for "PHP viewer", "application to open PHP file" or "open PHP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PHP file

How Can I Open PHP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PHP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PHP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PHP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PHP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PHP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PHP file then try to search for "PHP viewer", "application to open PHP file" or "read PHP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PHP file

How Can I Open PHP File on Android

If you downloaded a PHP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PHP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PHP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PHP viewer", "PHP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PHP File on iPhone or iPad

To open PHP File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PHP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PHP". This way you can find apps which can open PHP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PHP viewer" or "PHP file" online in your favorite search engine.