HPGL files store printing instructions for plotters. These vector image files were developed by Hewlett-Packard. HPGL files can create images using editing software. Programs like XnView, SwiftView an...
HPGL files store printing instructions for plotters. These vector image files were developed by Hewlett-Packard. HPGL files can create images using editing software. Programs like XnView, SwiftView and ViewCompanion can open HPGL files on Windows, Mac and Linux.
HPGL files have ASCII format. They start with setup commands for the plotter. A file sets parameters for plotting. It has commands to initialize, set scaling, and draw.
Unlike printers using dots, plotters use HPGL file lines. To view the image, use free HPGL viewers.
The HPGL format sends graphics to HP plotters. The files contain picture data and info like text, vectors and thickness. Tools can edit, convert, and handle HPGL files. Most frequently used is CorelDraw.
AutoCAD
Adobe Illustrator
CorelDRAW
Inkscape