HP File: What is it?

Author:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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HP File Summary

Nine known software programs (notably, Canvas X developed by ACD Systems) are related to the HP file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the HP Graphics Language Plotter File format. HP files are categorized ordinarily as Vector Image Files.

The HP File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The Popularity Rating for HP files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

If you are having problems opening HP files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
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Status

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2018

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Kinds of HP Files


Principal HP Type

.HP
Extension:.hp
Classification:HP Graphics Language Plotter File

This file is a printer instruction based on the plotter language developed by Hewlett Packard. It contains a few lines of setup commands, followed by a series of printing commands, which tell the plotter what and where to draw on the page.

Developer: Hewlett-Packard
Group:Vector Image Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.hp

Software Programs That Open The HP Graphics Language Plotter File:


Canvas X by ACD Systems

Windows
Mac

CADSoftTools ABViewer by CADSoftTools

Windows

Lemkesoft GraphicConverter by Lemkesoft

Mac
Linux

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

SwiftView by SwiftView, Inc.

Windows
Linux

Software Companions ViewCompanion Pro by Software Companions

Windows

vhf interservice Cenon by Cenon Compancy

Mac
Linux

HPGL Viewer by ideaMK

Windows

CADintosh by Lemkesoft

Mac

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HP Usage


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Popular Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of HP Problems


Typical HP Opening Challenges

Canvas X is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your HP file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open HP Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Canvas X for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your HP file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated Canvas X

It is possible that your version of Canvas X isn't able to open your HP Graphics Language Plotter File file due to incompatibility. You will need to download a newer version of Canvas X if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a HP Graphics Language Plotter File file version that was created by a newer version of Canvas X than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your HP file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Conclusion: The majority of HP file opening issues are due to not having the correct Canvas X version installed.


Other HP File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Canvas X installed, you can still experience difficulties opening HPs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening HPs. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • HP file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the HP file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Defective install of a HP program, such as Canvas X
  • File corruption affecting your HP file
  • The HP is infected with a virus
  • HP-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open HP Graphics Language Plotter File files

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