File Extension Database

Open TPL File

TPL extension files have various applications of different nature, namely:

Adobe Photoshop

In this application, a TPL file is a configuration file used by Adobe Photoshop, a program used to edit raster graphics.

Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor distributed by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS.

The TPL file contains preset information for a Photoshop tool, which can include a stroke width setting for the brush tool, a pattern for the fill tool, or another setting.

HTTP File Server

In this case, a TPL file is a template used by HTTP File Server (HFS), a file sharing program used to send and receive files over HTTP.

HTTP File Server, or HFS, is a free web server specifically designed for publishing and sharing files.

This being the case, the TPL contains HTML divided into sections that describe each part of an HTML page served to a requesting browser.

TPL files are used by HFS to dynamically build HTML pages.

TPL files primarily store HTML but can also contain CSS and JavaScript.

ACD Systems Canvas

In this application, the TPL file is a drawing template created by Canvas, a technical illustration drawing program.

Canvas X is Canvas GFX drawing, imaging and publishing software, useful for personal computers.

The TPL, for this application, contains graphics and presets for creating new drawings.

Nintendo Wii

Here, the TPL file is an image file used by Nintendo Wii games.

Nintendo Wii is a video game console produced by Nintendo developed in 2006, belonging to the seventh generation of game consoles.

The TPL contains one or more images that make up the menus that appear in Wii games and on the Wii console itself.

The TPL includes header sections and palette and image data for each image contained in the file to assign height, width, etc.

Phorum

In this application, a TPL file is a template used by Phorum, an open source message board system based on PHP and MySQL.

Phorum is a board that is used for the purpose of creating message board and design to meet different needs of different web sites while not sacrificing performance or features.

The TPL file contains the template code, which is mostly HTML mixed with Phorum's custom template language consisting of simple declarations.

TPL files are also used to display search results data, message information, and private message lists.

The template language found in TPL files consists of simple HTML and Phorum template declarations.

It is important to note that Phorum can also use PHP files, for the same purpose as TPL files, in this case, if they are placed in the templates directory and named with the appropriate base name.

Document Template

In this latter application, the TPL file is a template file created by various types of applications.

The TPL saves the default settings for page layout, typed text, and other information for a document.

Software to open a TPL file

Due to the great diversity of formats for TPL files, it is necessary, first, to know the type of format, and then, to have one of the following software packages:

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Photoshop.ToolPresets

How Can I Open TPL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open TPL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open TPL File on Android

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

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

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