Convert PLT to AI

File Extension PLT
Full Name HP Graphics Language Plotter Format

File with a PLT extension contains an image stored in vector format for a plotter, a device used in linear printing. This format is based on the HPGL file format.

File Extension AI
Full Name Adobe Illustrator Graphics Format

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PLT") to another (referred to as "AI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PLT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PLT to format AI becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PLT to AI file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PLT and transforming it into format AI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PLT to AI converters.

Conversion from PLT to AI

How to convert the PLT file to AI?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PLT to AI. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PLT file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PLT, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PLT file to the application
  • Select the output format of the AI file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file AI on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted AI file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the PLT format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.