Opening a PHL File

The PHL file type is primarily associated with Kindle.

PHL	File extension: PHL
	File type:	popular highlights

What is a PHL file?

PHL files mostly belong to Kindle by Amazon. A PHL file contains information about sections of an e-book highlighted by Kindle e-book reader users. Kindle apps and devices use data stored in PHL files to highlight (add transparent backgrounds or underline) popularly marked items in AZW, AZW3, or KFX documents. The contents of this file are written in XML and they're typically used to draw a user's attention to passages that are most highlighted by Kindle users who have previously read the same book. Another type of PHL file contains settings used by MySQL and PostgreSQL database management systems. PHP source code is also saved in PHL files.

How do you open PHL files?

You need a suitable software like Kindle to open a PHL 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 PHL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PHL 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 PHL files:

Kindle by Amazon
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PHL files are often referred to as Kindle ebooks because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Icon Phile (icon collection) by Icon Phile Developers
Icon Phile is a discontinued application which allowed users to change Windows application icons. Its icon collection is saved in a PHL file. This file format is classified as Data.
MySQL (database configuration) by Oracle
MySQL is a cross-platform relational database management system with SQL support. The GLOBAL.PHL file used by MySQL stores database configuration. This file format is classified as Settings.
PHP (source code) by The PHP Group
PHP is an interpreter, runtime environment, and high-level programming language. It can execute source code saved in a PHL file. This file format is classified as Developer.

Technical Data for PHL File Extension

File classification:

eBook

Related files:

yjf, yjr, phd, kfx, azw, sdr, xml, azw3, mobi

a phl popular highlight is a special file format by Amazon and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PHL files

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