LanguageHG
HP Graphics Language image
File type: Vector graphic file
A hg file extension is related to the HP Graphics Language (HPGL) developed by Hewlett-Packard.
What is hg file?
File type category:
Vector graphic file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The hg file extension is sometimes used for files in HPGL format.
HPGL, sometimes hyphenated as HP-GL, is the primary printer control language used by Hewlett-Packard plotters.
The name is an initialism for Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language. It later became a standard for almost all plotters. Hewlett-Packard's printers also usually support HPGL in addition to PCL.
The hg file stores some kind of graphics data.
How to open hg file?
Use XnView to open *.hg files.
How to convert hg file?
XnView is able to export *.hg files to picture image other formats.
Suggested software to open hg file:
Associated software actions with the hg file
Programs for viewing hg files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print hg files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)