Having problems opening a PL file?

We have programs that can open or convert your PL files.

Opening PL files

Did your computer fail to open a PL file? We explain what PL files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your PL files.

What is a PL file?

Files that contain the .pl file extension usually hold script that has been written in the Perl programming language. Perl is a high-level dynamic programming language that was initially developed in 1987 by Larry Wall.

Multiple PL scripts can be compiled and run using a Perl interpreter. PL files are commonly used to design applications that parse and analyze text as well as Web server CGI scripts.

It is very rare to see the .pl file extension used on the Web. This is due to the fact that the Perl scripts are normally run through web server CGI scripts when being used on the Internet.

Software that will open, convert or fix PL files

Try a universal file viewer

Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.

About File Extension PL

File.org aims to be the go-to resource for file type- and related software information. We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files.

If you have additional information about the PL file format or software that uses files with the PL suffix, please do get in touch - we would love hearing from you.

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