PL File: What is it?

Author:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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PL File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that PL files are associated with five unique file types (the most prevalent being the Perl Source Code format) and can be viewed primarily with Microsoft Notepad, including seven other known software applications (listed below). Generally, these files are considered Developer Files, but they can also be Vector Image Files or Settings Files.

File Extension PL files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The PL File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about PL files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your PL file.

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Prevalence
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Status

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2018

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PL Types

  5 known file types use this extension

Principal PL Type

.PL
File Ext:.pl
Type:Perl Source Code

Script file written in Perl, a general-purpose programming language for multi platforms.

Programmer: Larry Wall
Group:Developer Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pl

Software Programs That Open The Perl Source Code:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

ES-Computing Edit Plus by ES-Computing

Windows

ActivePerl by ActiveState

Windows
Mac
Linux

Perl by Larry Wall

Windows
Mac
Linux

More PL Files

.PL
File Ext:.pl
Type:Prolog Source Code File

Source code written in Prolog, a general-purpose logic programming language associated with artificial intelligence and computational linguistics.

Programmer: PDC (Prolog Development Center)
Group:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Prolog Source Code File Files:


Visual Prolog by PDC (Prolog Development Center)

Compatible with:

Windows
.PL
File Ext:.pl
Type:Unix Color Plot File

PL file is a 2D or 3D image plot created by BRL-CAD, a solid geometry modeling package developed by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.

Programmer: Open Source
Group:Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open Unix Color Plot File Files:


BRL-CAD by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.PL
File Ext:.pl
Type:Harvard Graphics Palette

Setting file associated with applications developed by Harvard Graphics, like Harvard Graphics ChartXL and Harvard Graphics 98.

Programmer: Harvard Graphics
Group:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Harvard Graphics Palette Files:


Harvard Graphics ChartXL by Harvard Graphics

Compatible with:

Windows
.PL
File Ext:.pl
Type:Fractal Zplot Palette File

PL file contains settings for color palette associated with Fractal Zplot, an interactive program that allows users to generate fractal images.

Programmer: Mystic Fractal
Group:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Fractal Zplot Palette File Files:


Fractal Zplot by Mystic Fractal

Compatible with:

Windows

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PL Demand


Top Operating Systems

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)

Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


PL File Complications


Common Problems Opening PL Files

Microsoft Notepad is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PL Files" when trying to open your PL. If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed for %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens PL files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Microsoft Notepad Requires Update

Your Perl Source Code file is incompatible with Microsoft Notepad because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Notepad. The primary cause of this problem is that your Perl Source Code file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Notepad than what's installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of PL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


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


Additional PL Opening Issues

You can still experience errors opening PL files even with the latest version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your PC. Other PL opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • PL file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the PL file inside the Windows Registry
  • Invalid installation of a PL-associated program (eg. Microsoft Notepad)
  • File corruption affecting your PL file
  • Your PL is infected with malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PL file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Perl Source Code format

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