PHP File Type

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PHP File Summary

There are four file types associated with the PHP File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the PHP Source Code File format. According to our database, forty-one distinct software programs (conventionally, Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation) will enable you to view these files. The majority of PHP files are considered Web Files, but they can also be Raster Image Files or Data Files.

We have found PHP files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

If you are having problems opening PHP files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popularity
1181
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Revised

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PHP Types

  4 known file types use this extension

Principal PHP Type

.PHP
File ID:.php
Group:PHP Source Code File

The PHP file extension is used by one of the most common programming languages for web development, the PHP. A PHP file is basically a web page that contains PHP code and contains functions like processing online forms or accessing information from a database.

Company: Panic
Kind:Web Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.php

Software Programs That Open The PHP Source Code File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

Vim by Bram Moolenaar

Windows
Mac
Linux
Unix
OS X El Capitan

Adobe Dreamweaver by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Coda by Panic

Mac

WebsitePainter by Ambiera

Windows
Mac

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

ES-Computing Edit Plus by ES-Computing

Windows

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Windows
Mac
Linux

Eclipse CDT by The Eclipse Foundation

Windows
Mac
Linux

jEdit by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

NetBeans by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris

Atom by GitHub, Inc.

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad2 by Open Source

Windows

Geany by Geany Authors

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Windows

Brackets by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux

Kate by KDE

Windows
Mac
Linux

Zend Studio by Rogue Wave

Windows
Mac
Linux

PhpStorm by JetBrains

Windows
Mac
Linux

Zend Server by Rogue Wave

Windows
Linux
PowerPC
OS X El Capitan

WeBuilder by Blumentals Software

Windows

PhPEdit by WaterProof

Windows

HyperEdit by Tumult

Mac

EasyPHP Devserver & Webserver by Open Source

Windows

Visual Studio Code by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

WampServer by Romain Bourdon

Windows

MAMP by Open Source

Mac

Textastic Code Editor by Alexander Blach

iOS

EasyEclipse For PHP by NexB

Windows
Linux

Bluefish by SourceForge

Windows
Linux
POSIX
Solaris
OS X El Capitan

Editra by Cody Precord

Windows
Mac
Linux

WebMatrix by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Programmer's Notepad by Echo Software (Simon Steele)

Windows

RJ TextEd by Rickard Johansson

Windows

SciTE by Neil Hodgson

Windows
Mac
Linux

More PHP Files

.PHP
File ID:.php
Group:Callisto PhotoParade Slideshow

The PHP file extension is also associated with the PhotoParade, a photo slideshow program by Callisto that is now discontinued.

Company: Callisto Corporation
Kind:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Callisto PhotoParade Slideshow Files:


PhotoParade by Callisto Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.PHP
File ID:.php
Group:CreataCard Quick Prints Project

The PHP file extension is used by CreataCard, a software made by AmericanGreetings.com for creating and editing greeting cards. PHP files of this type to store saved quick print projects.

Company: American Greetings
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open CreataCard Quick Prints Project Files:


CreataCard by American Greetings

Compatible with:

Windows
iOS
Android
.PHP
File ID:.php
Group:Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Project

The PHP file associated with Microsoft Picture It! contains saved publishing project created by the program.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Picture It! Publishing Project Files:


Microsoft Picture It! by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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PHP Usage


Top Mobile Device Brands

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

Popular Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding PHP Issues


Common Problems Opening PHP Files

Microsoft Notepad is Not Installed

When trying to open your PHP file, you get the error "Can't Open PHP File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Notepad is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PHP file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: Another PHP-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Microsoft Notepad Requires Update

In other instances, your PHP Source Code File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Notepad. Download the latest Microsoft Notepad version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your PHP file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening PHP files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your computer.


Associated Difficulties Loading PHP Files

Although you might already have Microsoft Notepad or another PHP-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening PHP Source Code File files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PHP files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • Windows Registry PHP file paths that are incorrect
  • Corruption of the PHP file description inside the Registry
  • Microsoft Notepad or another PHP application experienced a flawed installation
  • PHP file corruption
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your PHP
  • Hardware associated with PHP has outdated drivers
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open PHP Source Code File files

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