PCL File Extension

Name: Printer Command Language Document (.PCL)
Creator: HP
License: Free

PCL file extension is created by HP, also known as Printer Command Language Document. PCL has been classified as Page Layout Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open PCL files in OpenPCL Viewer program.

Printer Command Language Document File Type

Printer Command Language Document File Type
Extension	.pcl
Developer	HP
Popularity	5.0 (172 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	application/vnd.hp-pcl
Default Program	OpenPCL Viewer
Category	Page Layout Files
Format	Not Available
Updated	5/1/2025

What is a PCL File Type?

The PCL files can be created from the d'window; Windows printing redirecting the output from them; printing to a file at l' help from them; a PCL compatible driver. It can also be created on Unix systems by rerouting the d'queue; waiting for the apos; printing to a file.

The PCL files can be printed on n' any LaserJet HP printer by opening the 'Windows command prompt and typing print file.pcl. You can type lpr file.pcl in Unix.

Free online PCL Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PCL (Printer Command Language Document) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PCL, merge, split and compare the PCL files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PCL Converter

Open PCL

Edit PCL

Compare PCL Files

Merge PCL Files

Split PCL Files

PCL Metadata Viewer

PCL Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Printer Command Language Document .PCL File Extensions while opening the .PCL files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PCL Files?

You must have supported software programs installed for Printer Command Language Document on your system such as OpenPCL Viewer.
Associate default Openpcl Viewer OpenPCL Viewer program for *.pcl (Printer Command Language Document) files.

Associate PCL Default Program on Windows
1. Right-click a *.PCL (e.g example.pcl) file and click Open With.
2. In the Open with dialog box, click Openpcl Viewer OpenPCL Viewer program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pcl files.
Associate PCL Default Program on MacOs
1. Click *.PCL (e.g example.pcl) file and click information -> Open With.
2. In the programs list, click Openpcl Viewer OpenPCL Viewer program Or other appropriate program that you want.
3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .OpenPCL Viewer extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PCL File Extensions

PCL default file extension is .PCL and other similer related extensions are:

.pck file extension .pcm file extension .pck file extension .pcm file extension

All Platform Software Programs for PCL File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PCL files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PCL File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	OpenPCL Viewer 000 for Windows	Free	OpenPCL Viewer

Open PCL File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	OpenPCL Viewer 000 for MacOs	Free	OpenPCL Viewer

Open PCL file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	OpenPCL Viewer 000 for Linux	Free	OpenPCL Viewer

Open PCL file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open PCL file on iOS

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Open PCL file on Android

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About PCL - Printer Command Language Document

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Updated 5/1/2025

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