HPGL2

Hewlett Packard Graphics Language 2 picture image
File type: Vector graphic file
A hpgl2 file extension is related to the Hewlett Packard Graphics Language version 2. A hpgl2 file contains picture image.
What is hpgl2 file?
File type category:
Vector graphic file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The hpgl2 file extension is associated with the Hewlett Packard Graphics Language version 2.
HPGL, sometimes hyphenated as HP-GL, is the primary printer control language used by Hewlett-Packard plotters. It later became a standard for almost all plotters. Hewlett-Packard's printers also usually support HPGL in addition to PCL.
How to open hpgl2 file?
Use XnView to open .hpgl2 files.
How to convert hpgl2 file?
Use compatible tools to export *.hpgl2 files to other formats.
Suggested software to open hpgl2 file:
Associated software actions with the hpgl2 file
Programs for viewing hpgl2 files:
ViewCompanion Standard (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert hpgl2 files:
ViewCompanion Standard (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import hpgl2 files:
PLT to DXF Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print hpgl2 files:
ViewCompanion Standard (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)