.KPL File Extension

KPL files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Kids Programming Language File

The .kpl file extension contains source code written in Kids Programming Language (KPL). It has program code including comments, declarations, functions for students to store educational programs. The...

General Information

Title KPL File Extension
Extension .kpl
Full Form Kids Programming Language File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Morrison Schwartz
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store code
Additional Functions Execute programs
Features Educational, Simple syntax

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Educational Programming Yes
Game Development Limited
Desktop Apps Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ph, .phrogram

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
KPL Interpreter Free Windows
Phrogram Previously commercial, now discontinued Windows

Type 2: Krita Color Palette

Krita has its own color palette format, KPL. KPL files store color managed color and metadata. KPL files are zip files with: mimetype text file, application/x-krita-palette; colorset.xml main color fi...

General Information

Title KPL File Extension
Extension .kpl
Full Form Krita Color Palette File
File Type Palette File
Developer Krita Foundation
MIME Type application/x-krita-palette

File Function

Primary Function Store color palettes
Additional Functions Organize colors, Customize workspace
Features Multiple colors, Groups support

File Characteristics

Quality High color fidelity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Digital Painting Yes
Graphic Design Yes
Animation Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup palettes, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Alongside Krita
Updates With Krita releases

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gpl, .aco, .act, .pal

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Krita Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Kazaa Playlist File

A KPL file extension is for playlist files created by the KMPlayer, a popular Windows multimedia player. The KPL software was replaced by Phrogram. Phrogram uses the KPL extension for source code file...

General Information

Title KPL File Extension
Extension .kpl
Full Form Kazaa Playlist File
File Type Multimedia Playlist File
Developer Sharman Networks
MIME Type application/x-kazaa

File Function

Primary Function Store playlist
Additional Functions Manage tracks
Features Sequential order, Repeat options

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Playlists Yes
Media Management Yes
File Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Potential malware
Best Practices Antivirus scanning, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .m3u, .pls, .xspf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Kazaa Media Desktop Free Windows
Kazaa Lite Free Windows
Third-party Players Varies Varies