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HP vector graphics
File type: Text file, Vector graphic file
A pcl file extension is associated with the HP Printer Control Language and used for its vector graphics format.
Found 2 different file type records with the same pcl filename suffix.
File type category:
Text file
Vector graphic file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The pcl file extension is related to HP Printer Control Language, a language (essentially, a set of command codes) that enables application s to control HP DeskJet, LaserJet, and other HP printers.
Many personal computer users find themselves in need of PCL driver s (small programs that interface between the operating system and the printer) after purchasing a new HP or HP-compatible printer and attaching it to their existing PC and operating system.
A pcl file contains text or vector graphics data.
MIME types:
application/vnd.hp-PCL
application/x-pcl
You can view *.pcl files in XnView.
Some programs, like PCLTool SKD can convert PCL format to a bitmap format or PDF.
Software apps that convert pcl files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that import pcl files:
Multiplatform
Software apps that export pcl files:
Multiplatform
Software apps that print pcl files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 13, 2019
The pcl file extension is associated with the OptionVue, an analysis and trading program for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by OptionVue Systems.
The pcl file contains parcel data from OptionVue.
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pcl files:
Microsoft Windows