What is the GL2 File Extension?

Reporter:   |   Refreshed: November 26, 2018

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GL2 File Summary

There is one file type associated with the GL2 File Extension, the HP Graphics Language Plotter Document format. According to our database, only XnView MP from XnSoft will enable you to view these files. Generally, these files are considered Vector Image Files.

We have found GL2 files on the Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The main GL2 file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about GL2 files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your GL2 file.

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Sorts of GL2 Files


Main GL2 Affiliation

.GL2
File ID:.gl2
File Type:HP Graphics Language Plotter Document

The GL2 file extension may refer to a vector graphics file that is associated with the Hewlett-Packard plotters primary printer control language. It is called HPGL and it may be hyphenated as HP-GL. HPGL stands for Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language. It became the standard of almost all plotters later. HP printers usually support PCl and HPGL. The GL2 file stores plotter data in HPGL format.

Author: Hewlett-Packard
Group:Vector Image Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gl2

Software Programs That Open The HP Graphics Language Plotter Document:


XnView MP by XnSoft

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

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GL2 Usage


Operating System Rankings

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


GL2 Troubleshooting


Frequent GL2 Opening Issues

XnView MP is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open GL2 Files" when trying to open your GL2. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have XnView MP for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your GL2 with XnView MP, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When another GL2 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Outdated XnView MP

Sometimes your installed version of XnView MP won't support your HP Graphics Language Plotter Document file. If you do not have the proper version XnView MP (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is predominately due to having a HP Graphics Language Plotter Document file version that was created by a newer version of XnView MP than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of GL2 file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Regardless, most of the GL2 file opening problems relate to not having the right version of XnView MP installed.


Other Causes of GL2 File Opening Problems

Even with the correct version of XnView MP installed, you can still experience difficulties opening GL2s. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening GL2 files. Other contributing causes:

  • GL2 file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the GL2 file inside the Windows Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the GL2 format
  • Something has caused file corruption of your GL2
  • Malware-tainted GL2 file can't be opened
  • Device drivers for GL2-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open HP Graphics Language Plotter Document files

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