File Extension Database

Open PL File

Files with the PL extension have several different applications listed below.

Perl script files

PL files most commonly contain scripts written in Perl programming code and are often used to create programs that parse text using regular expressions.

PL files are also used in CGI web server and server scripts.

Prolog

PL files are used as Prolog source code files and contain coding for the program written in Prolog, which is a general-purpose programming language in artificial intelligence applications and for educational purposes.

UNIX Color Traces

PL files, in this application, are used as Unix color trace files, which contain two-dimensional or three-dimensional images that have been created in the BRL-CAD geometric modeling program.

They are typically generated in the MGED (Multi-Device Geometry Editor) program, which is included with the BRL-CAD software.

Software to open PL files

To open PL files it is necessary to ensure the type of format, and then have one of the following software packages:

Typical PL application file locations:

C:\program files\Perl64\bin\perl.exe "%1" %*

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Perl

How Can I Open PL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PL file is to find a PL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PL 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 PL 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 PL file opener then try to search online for "PL viewer", "application to open PL file" or "open PL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PL file

How Can I Open PL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PL 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 PL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PL file then try to search for "PL viewer", "application to open PL file" or "read PL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PL file

How Can I Open PL File on Android

If you downloaded a PL 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 PL 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 "PL".
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 "PL viewer", "PL 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 PL File on iPhone or iPad

To open PL 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 PL 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 "PL". This way you can find apps which can open PL 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 "PL viewer" or "PL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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