PLT File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Primary Usage Plotter documents for printing drawings
Developer Autodesk
File Extension .plt
File Type Category Vector Image File
MIME Type application/vnd.hp-HPGL
Based On HPGL (Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language)
Can Contain Plot instructions, Pen movements, Drawing information
Compatibility Plotting devices, CAD software
Advantages Precision in drawing, Scalable, Widely supported in CAD applications
Disadvantages Less common in non-CAD environments, Cannot contain raster images
File Creation Export from AutoCAD or other CAD software
Text Encoding ASCII for HPGL
Compression None native, but can be compressed with file compression tools
Editable With specialized CAD software
Scalability High - vector-based
Printing Quality High - designed for plotters and high-resolution printers
Security Features None inherent, relies on file system security or document management systems
Typical Use Case Professional printing of architectural and engineering drawings
Conversion Can be converted to PDF, DXF, and other formats for wider compatibility
Associated Programs AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator with PLT plugin, CorelDRAW