How to open HGL files
Did your computer fail to open a HGL file? We explain what HGL files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a HGL file?
HGL files are UniHighlighter Highlighter definition files, which you can read more about below.
The HGL file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a HGL opener may not be able to open all kinds of HGL files. In this case, though, we only know of one specific use.
UniHighlighter Highlighter definition
Through our analysis of HGL files, we know that one use of the format is UniHighlighter Highlighter definition. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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HGL file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of HGL files. Remember, different programs may use HGL 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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