LanguageHPGL
Hewlett Packard Graphics Language plot file
File type: Vector graphic file
Files with hpgl suffix can be generally found as plotter vector graphics in Hewlett Packagard Graphic Language format.
What is hpgl file?
File type category:
Vector graphic file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
File extension hpgl is associated with the Hewlett Packard Graphics Language for HP plotters. An .hpgl file stores vector image (HPGL plotter file). It is viewable in XnView picture image manager, ImageMagick, SwiftView etc.
MIME: application/vnd.hp-HPGL
How to open hpgl file?
Use XnView or any supported image viewer to open *.hpgl plot files.
How to convert hpgl file?
HPGL graphics can be possible exported to other (vector) graphics with programs that support it.
Associated software actions with the hpgl file
Software applications that can open hpgl files:
CIRCAD (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit hpgl files:
CIRCAD (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving hpgl files:
CIRCAD (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing hpgl files:
ViewCompanion Standard (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
SwiftView (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert hpgl files:
ViewCompanion Standard (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import hpgl files:
CIRCAD (Microsoft Windows)
ViewMate Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Gerbview (Microsoft Windows)
PLT to DXF Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Cenon (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Inkscape (Multiplatform)
Software apps that export hpgl files:
Cenon (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Inkscape (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print hpgl files:
ViewCompanion Standard (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)