CPL File

What are CPL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a CPL file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a CPL file?

CPL files have multiple uses, and Asymetrix Compel Presentation is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Asymetrix Compel Presentation

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open CPL files

Important: Different programs may use files with the CPL file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your CPL file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the app ourselves yet, our users have suggested a single CPL opener which you will find listed below.

Last updated: June 29, 2022

All known file formats using extension .CPL

While Asymetrix Compel Presentation is a popular type of CPL-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .CPL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Corel Color Palette

These CPL files contain the color palettes used in Corel Draw, a graphics editor. You can choose between various color models, color mixers, and color palettes. You can create your own color palettes. The palettes you create and the preset palettes are split between two main folders: "My Palettes" and "Palette libraries."

Windows Control Panel Item

We know that one CPL format is Windows Control Panel Item. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of CPL files. Remember, different programs may use CPL files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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