PLAN File
What are PLAN files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PLAN 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 PLAN 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
All known file formats using extension .PLAN
While Chief Architect Plan is a popular type of PLAN-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .PLAN file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Home Designer Plan
We know that one PLAN format is Home Designer Plan. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
MaxiPlan Spreadsheet
We know that one PLAN format is MaxiPlan Spreadsheet. 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 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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