PL4 File Extension

What is PL4 file?

Full format name of files that use PL4 extension is Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette. Micrografx, Inc. defined the Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette format standard. PL4 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PL4 file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Micrografx Designer is by far the most used program for working with PL4 files. Micrografx Designer software was developed by Micrografx, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about PL4 files or the Micrografx Designer software program.

Programs which support PL4 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PL4 files. PL4 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PL4 extension?

Problems with accessing PL4 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PL4 files.

Step 1. Install Micrografx Designer software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PL4 files is that no program that can handle PL4 files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Micrografx Designer. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PL4 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Micrografx Designer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Micrografx Designer

If the problems with opening PL4 files still occur even after installing Micrografx Designer, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Micrografx Designer is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Micrografx Designer cannot handle files with PL4 may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Micrografx Designer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PL4 files to Micrografx Designer

After installing Micrografx Designer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PL4 files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PL4 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Micrografx Designer is installed, check the Always use this app to open PL4 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PL4 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PL4 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the PL4 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PL4 file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the PL4 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PL4 file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PL4 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic PL4 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with PL4 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Micrografx Designer

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PL4 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Micrografx Designer Graphic Palette files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PL4 files affecting older versions of given software.

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