.XPL File Extension

XPL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: LcdStudio Playlist File

XPL is the file format used by LcdStudio playlist file. LcdStudio provides support for graphical display components and works with plugins that gather data from programs and displays it on the LCD. Th...

General Information

Title XPL File Extension
Extension .xpl
Full Form LcdStudio Playlist File
File Type Playlist File
Developer LcdStudio
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store playlist
Additional Functions Organize display content
Features Sequential order, User-defined

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

LCD Content Management Yes
Custom Display Sequences Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Playlist verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lcds, .gad

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LcdStudio Free Windows

Type 2: Little Snitch Configuration File

You will most likely only see an XPL configuration file if you use Little Snitch on macOS to monitor application Internet connections. To create an XPL file in Little Snitch Configuration, select File...

General Information

Title XPL File Extension
Extension .xpl
Full Form Little Snitch Configuration File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Objective Development
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store configurations
Additional Functions Rule set backup, Restore settings
Features XML format, Encrypted

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with caution

Use Cases

Network Monitoring Yes
Security Management Yes
Configuration Backup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Information leak
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Significant Update Little Snitch 4

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lsrules, .plist

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Little Snitch Paid, Trial available macOS