File Extension Database

Open PLAN File

The PLAN file extension and format is a project plan created by Calligra Plan, a project management program included in Calligra Suite.

Calligra Suite is a KDE graphics and office suite.

This software is available for desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones, and contains applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, and database editing.

Its user interface is optimized for use with the keyboard and minimizes the use of dialogues.

The PLAN format stores a list of tasks, resources, and a calendar, as well as the completion level of tasks, which is used to store information for moderately large projects with multiple resources.

Regarding compatibility, the PLAN format was created for use on Linux and does not support other operating systems.

Although it does have the ability to import files from other popular project planning programs, such as Microsoft Project.

Software to open a PLAN file

As stated above, PLAN files can only be run with compatible software on Linux, such as Calligra and Chief Architec.

How Can I Open PLAN File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PLAN File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PLAN File on Android

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

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

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