How to open HPL files
Did your computer fail to open a HPL file? We explain what HPL files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your HPL files.
What is a HPL file?
The HPL file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the HPL file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the HPL file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about HPL files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
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Various HPL openers
These apps are known to open certain types of HPL files. Since many different programs may use HPL files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific HPL file.
 | VCM Scanner | User submitted |
 | Hercules MediaStation II | User submitted |
 | Harpoon Classic - Commander's Edition | User submitted |
 | HPGL Explorer | User submitted |
 | Imagenation | User submitted |
 | Winharp32 | User submitted |
| Imagenation | User submitted |
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