LanguagePCL
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.
What is pcl file?
File type category:
Text file
Vector graphic file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
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
How to open pcl file?
You can view *.pcl files in XnView.
How to convert pcl file?
Some programs, like PCLTool SKD can convert PCL format to a bitmap format or PDF.
Suggested software to open pcl file:
Associated software actions with the pcl file
Programs for viewing pcl files:
PCLTool SDK (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
SwiftView (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert pcl files:
PCLTool SDK (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import pcl files:
XnConvert (Multiplatform)
Software apps that export pcl files:
XnConvert (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print pcl files:
PCLTool SDK (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
OptionVue parcel data
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.
How to open pcl file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert pcl file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open pcl file:
Associated software actions with the pcl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pcl files:
OptionVue (Microsoft Windows)