PLAN File
What are PLAN files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PLAN 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 PLAN file?
PLAN files have multiple uses, and Chief Architect Plan is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Chief Architect Plan
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 PLAN files
Important: Different programs may use files with the PLAN file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your PLAN file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different PLAN openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: December 14, 2021
More file formats using the PLAN extension
Through our research of PLAN files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- Home Designer Plan
- MaxiPlan Spreadsheet
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PLAN files. Remember, different programs may use PLAN files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Chief Architect Premier | User submitted |
![]() | Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer Suite | User submitted |
![]() | Home Designer Suite | User submitted |
![]() | Home Designer Pro | User submitted |
![]() | Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer | User submitted |
![]() | Home Designer Architectural | User submitted |
![]() | Better Homes and Gardens Landscaping and Deck Designer | User submitted |
![]() | Better Homes and Gardens Interior Designer | User submitted |
![]() | Chief Architect Home Designer | User submitted |
![]() | Home Designer Essentials | User submitted |
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