Opening an NPL File

The NPL file type is primarily associated with Nokia Multimedia Player.

NPL	File extension: NPL
	File type:	multimedia data file

What is an NPL file?

NPL files mostly belong to Nokia Multimedia Player. NPL files can serve two distinct purposes. They either act as Nokia Multimedia Player files used on Nokia Series 40 phones or as Natural Programming Language files processed by an NPL Compiler.

Nokia Usage: These files are encoded in UTF-16 (LE) and store data for multimedia playback. They are meant to work with Nokia’s multimedia software. For more details, visit Nokia's website.
Programming Usage: In this case, the file uses a Source2 format and contains natural language instructions for programming. They are often used with plugins like the SparkleNL Plugin for Notepad++.

If you have an NPL file, open it in a text editor that supports Unicode. A file showing clear UTF-16 (LE) encoding is likely a Nokia multimedia file, while one with code-like structure in Source2 points to a natural programming file.
Tips:

Check the file encoding with a capable text editor.

If the content looks like code, consider using Notepad++ with the appropriate plugin or an NPL Compiler.

How to open an NPL file

You need a suitable software like Nokia Multimedia Player to open an NPL file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NPL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NPL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert NPL files:

Nokia Multimedia Player
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. NPL files are often referred to as Nokia Multimedia Player data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Allplan (Plot Layout File) by Nemetschek A.G.
Allplan Architecture is a software solution for every phase of the project lifecycle from early freehand sketching through to the construction documentation. Allplan Architecture features practical function, a comprehensive user guide, convenient modification features and a project structure suited to project teams of any size. Usually NPL files are accessed through a specific document/project manager in Allplan. It's used as layout; placing drawing files (NDW), but also supports 2D elements as well. The .NPL file is rarely used individually as it does not embed .NDW data, but links to it. This file format is classified as CAD/CAM.
Core Media Player (Nefertiti Playlist) by CoreCodec, Inc.
TCMP (The Core Media Player) was designed from the ground up to be a complete audio and video media player. Incorporating new technologies along with backward support for things like Winamp 2.x visualazations and DSP plug-ins. Nefertiti playlists are M3U-like files based on XML. This file format is classified as XML.
DART Pro 98 Noiseprint Info
Nokia (Audio File) by Nokia
A sound file associated with recordings from some models of Nokia phones. A multimedia suite is available for the PC from Nokia. This might work for data from some phones. Otherwise, you may just need a CODEC for any other player you might have. See the FILExt FAQ for using Gspot to find the right CODEC. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Nokia PC Suite, FILExt CODEC FAQ
Xilinx Integrated Software Environment (Project File) by Xilinx, Inc.
The Xilinx Integrated Software Environment (ISE) is an integrated design environment that allows you to design Xilinx FPGA and CPLD devices from start to finish. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 4A 44 46 2, ASCII: JDF.

Technical Data for NPL File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

nlp, nls, npt, nlp, ndw, vmg, nokia, noktxt, txt, xml, mp3, mp4

Related links:

Nokia PC Suite, FILExt CODEC FAQ

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Nokia.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia Multimedia

ProgramID: Nokia.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia Multimedia Player\NokiaMultimediaPlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia Multimedia Player\NokiaMMSViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: nplfile
EXEFile: D:\Xilinx/bin/nt\ise.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\NokiaMultimediaPlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: nplfile
EXEFile: C:\Xilinx/bin/nt\ise.exe %1

ProgramID: nplFile
EXEFile: C:\Xilinx/bin/nt/ise.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PC SUITE\Nokia Multimedia Player\NokiaMultimediaPlayer.exe

ProgramID: MP3TunesPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MP3Tunes\MP3Tunes.exe

ProgramID: Nokia.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe

ProgramID: NSeries.MultimediaPlaylist
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\NSeries PC Suite\MultimediaPlayer\MultimediaPlayer.exe

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an npl multimedia data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NPL files

Associate the NPL file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open multimedia data files. Because only the current version supports the latest NPL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Nokia Multimedia Player update.
To make sure that your NPL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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