PLT File Type
- The quick factsWhat are PLT files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PLT 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 PLT file?
PLT files have multiple uses, and Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language Plot is one of them.
Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language Plot File
PLT files can be printed using a plotter. A plotter draws images using lines instead of printing dots like a regular printer.
How to open PLT files
Important: Different programs may use files with the PLT file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your PLT file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different PLT openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: June 29, 2022
More file formats using the PLT extension
Through our research of PLT files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.Apricot Writer-8x Plot Script
Gerber Scientific Plot File
Infinity Engine Paperdoll
Lotus Organiser Paper Layout Definition
OziExplorer Track File
PlayLisT For TSV Video
Rhea PlotView-2D Plot File
Scooter Circuit Layout
Toon Boom Palette
TPLOT Graph Source
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PLT files. Remember, different programs may use PLT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Ulead DVD Player | User submitted |
![]() | gnuplot | User submitted |
![]() | SwiftView Viewer | User submitted |
![]() | CadStd | User submitted |
![]() | ABViewer | User submitted |
![]() | Embird | User submitted |
![]() | DaView | User submitted |
![]() | PlotFlow | User submitted |
![]() | Compro DVD | User submitted |
![]() | Summa Cutter Control | User submitted |
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