PL File

What are PL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PL file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PL files.

What is a PL file?

PL files have multiple uses, and Perl Script is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Perl Script

These are scripts written in the Perl programming language. Perl is a high-level dynamic programming language that was initially developed in 1987 by Larry Wall.

PL files are commonly used for applications that parse and analyze text, or any other task that must be performed on a server without a graphical user interface.

Perl can also be used to extend web server functionality through CGI scripts.

The scripts are in plain text and can be opened by any text editor.

How to open PL files

We have identified seven PL openers that are compatible with this specific type of PL file.

Programs that open Perl Script files

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .PL

While Perl Script is a popular type of PL-file, we know of 5 different uses of the .PL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

PhotoList Image

We know that one PL format is PhotoList Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different PL openers which you will find listed below.

Printerleaf/WorldView Document

We know that one PL format is Printerleaf/WorldView Document. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PROGRESS Procedure Library

We know that one PL format is PROGRESS Procedure Library. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Samplitude Playlist

We know that one PL format is Samplitude Playlist. 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 PL files. Remember, different programs may use PL 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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