PHL File Type

Reporter:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

PHL File Summary

Most PHL files can be viewed with nineteen known software applications, typically Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's main file type association is the Kindle Popular Highlights File format, but also includes three other rarely-seen file types. Generally, these files are considered eBook Files, but they can also be Developer Files or Settings Files.

The PHL File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main PHL file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Although there is a lot more to know about PHL files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Popularity
8288
Order

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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Known PHL Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Primary PHL File Association

.PHL
Formatting:.phl
Type:Kindle Popular Highlights File

An XML formatted file made using Amazon Kindle e-reading device. It contains Popular Highlights that are phrases or sections in the eBook highlighted by Kindle users.

Organization: Amazon
Kind:eBook Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.phl

Software Programs That Open The Kindle Popular Highlights File:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Gedit by GNOME

Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Amazon Kindle by Amazon

Windows
Mac
Android

AbiWord by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Geany by Geany Authors

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Windows

NoteTab by Fookes Software

Windows

UltraEdit by IDM Computer Solutions

Windows
Mac
Linux

TextPad by Helios Software Solutions

Windows

Alternative PHL Types

.PHL
Formatting:.phl
Type:PHP Source Data

The file stores PHP source data in ASCII format. PHP is a scripting language for Web development.

Organization: Open Source
Kind:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open PHP Source Data Files:


Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Atom by GitHub, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Zend Studio by Rogue Wave

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

PSPad by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Eclipse by The Eclipse Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.PHL
Formatting:.phl
Type:Database Configuration File

The file stores database configuration for MySQL database applications.

Organization: Oracle Corporation
Kind:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Database Configuration File Files:


MySQL by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
.PHL
Formatting:.phl
Type:Icon Phile Scheme File

The file stores scheme related to Icon Phile Microsoft Windows software that lets users change system icons.

Organization: Tal Sella & Dor Naveh
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Icon Phile Scheme File Files:


Icon Phile by Tal Sella & Dor Naveh

Compatible with:

Windows

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PHL Requests


Popular OS Rank

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

OS Hierarchy

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


Troubleshooting Problems Opening PHL Files


Typical PHL Opening Challenges

Microsoft Notepad Removed

Double-clicking your PHL file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PHL File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your PHL because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed, and you know of another program to open your PHL file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of Microsoft Notepad is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Notepad won't support your Kindle Popular Highlights File file. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Kindle Popular Highlights File file was created by a newer Microsoft Notepad than what you have installed.


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


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening PHL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other PHL File Issues

You can still experience errors opening PHL files even with the latest version of Microsoft Notepad installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening PHLs. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • PHL file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the PHL file in the Windows registry
  • Microsoft Notepad or another PHL application experienced a flawed installation
  • The PHL itself is corrupted
  • PHL file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware associated with PHL has outdated drivers
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Kindle Popular Highlights File file

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