LanguageHP
HP Graphics Language plotter document
File type: Graphics file
An hp file extension is related to the HP Graphics Language and used for its plotter files.
What is hp file?
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The hp file extension is associated with the Printout file (HP Graphics Language )for HP printers/plotters (HP/GL).
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.
How to open hp file?
Use XnView to view content of *.hp files.
How to convert hp file?
XnView is able to export *.hp files to other picture file formats.
Suggested software to open hp file:
Associated software actions with the hp file
Programs for viewing hp files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print hp files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)