All about PLP Files

The PLP file type is primarily associated with Photo Editor.

PLP	File extension: PLP
	File type:	project file

What is a PLP file?

PLP files mostly belong to Photo Editor. PLP files are not a single, uniform file type. They are used as project files in different photo and layout applications.
For example, one common use is as a PixelLab project file that stores work for a photo editor. These files often use a compressed ZIP structure to hold all the project elements.
Other applications save PLP files with embedded image data.

Photo Editor Projects: Some PLP files keep layered editing information. They are built using a ZIP container and may include XML data that defines the project structure.

Embedded Image Files: In a few cases, the data inside uses PNG or JPG formats. Such files can be associated with programs like Snapchat (Snapchat) or XnView (XnView), saving a processed image rather than a full project.

Layout and Log Files: Some PLP files hold layout designs (for example, ACD FotoSlate project files used by ACDSee, see ACDSee) or even serve as program log files, like the Parallel program log.

FilExt.com tips: The actual content of a PLP file depends on the originating application. To see the parts inside a ZIP‐structured PLP file, one can sometimes change the file extension to .zip and open it with archive software. However, it is best opened in the program that created it so the project data or image is properly rendered.

How to open a PLP file

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

Photo Editor
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PLP files are often referred to as Photo Editor data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Messenger Plus! (Sound Pack) by Patchou
Messenger Plus! is a MSN Messenger plug-in/add-on that allows you to send sounds, tweak Messenger, provides advanced logging capabilities, enhances notifications and security, and more. Sound packs are packs of sounds which you can import into Messenger Plus!. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 50 4C 55 53 5F 53 4E 44 5F 50 41 43 4B, ASCII: PLUS_SND_PACK.
PicaLoader (Project File) by VOWSoft, Ltd.
Picture finder, downloader, grabber and manager.
protexIP (Project License Profile) by Black Duck Software, Inc.
Black Duck's development approach automatically generates a Project License Profile (PLP) for each development project, keeping a record of all the information related to open source software in use, license conflicts, and the actions taken to resolve those conflicts. The PLP works as an auditable log file for the software development project. This file format is classified as XML.
Sansa (Playlist) by SanDisk Corporation
The SanDisk Sansa is a line of flash memory-based digital audio players and portable media players produced by SanDisk. Related links: Wikipedia Sansa Page, Linux and the Sandisk Sansa e200

PLP file extension format:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our analysis of the PLP files produces the following result:

PLP is one of the most common file extensions and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

50% of all PLP files use the ZIP algorithm, that is, a PLP file includes multiple compressed files. PLP files contain from 5 to 50 compressed files. Common included file names are data.plab, thumb and \\. Tip: If you rename the file ending to .zip and then double-click it, you see the included files and images. PLP files are between 150 KB and 15 MB in size. Such files sometimes refer to design, banner, poster, card, graphics, logo, text and template.
20% of all PLP files internally utilize the PNG file format. PNG is short for Portable Network Graphics. It is a high-quality raster image file that supports lossless data compression. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. A typical file size is 50 KB. The keywords IHDR, sBIT and IDATx are typical for these files. Examples of file names are 20180601.plp or IMG_20180601.plp. Such files are related to screenshot, received, beauty, plus, save and image.

All other PLP files (30%) have no consistent format, often, for example, Messenger Plus, JPG, XML, DOC, File, FUah, plp and JZw. These files sometimes refer to project, wedding, param, photo, pack or maya. If you want to find out what your PLP file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for PLP File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

psd, jpg, plab, zip, png, ppl, jpeg, thumb, plf, pdf, mp4, txt, jfif, prl, 7z, ttf, pld, psd, apk, exe, csi, xml, tif, gif

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: ACDSee.plp, FileType: ACDSee PLP Image, AppName: ACDSee

ProgramID: ACDSee6.plp, FileType: ACDSee6 PLP Image, AppName: ACDSee 6.0 Application
EXEFile: ACDSee6.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee6.plp, FileType: ACDSee6 PLP Image, AppName: ACDSee Application

ProgramID: FotoSlate.plp, FileType: FotoSlate Project, AppName: ACD FotoSlate 3.0 Application
EXEFile: FotoSlate3.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 6.0.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\6.0\ACDSee6.exe %1

ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1

ProgramID: ACDSee.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe %1

ProgramID: ACDSee6.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\6.0\ACDSee6.exe %1

ProgramID: FotoSlate.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\ACD Systems\PlugIns\FotoSlate.exe %1

ProgramID: MXplp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\mfw\pfe\pfe32.exe %1

ProgramID: FotoCanvas2.PLP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\FotoCanvas\2.0\FotoCanvas2.exe /dde

ProgramID: ProjectLeader Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Fujitsu\CAChe\PLWin.exe %1

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus.exe /SNDPACK:%1

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Messenger Plus! 3.7\MsgPlus.exe /SNDPACK:%1

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MessengerPlus! 3\MsgPlus1.exe /SNDPACK:%1

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Messenger Plus! 3\MsgPlus.exe /SNDPACK:%1

ProgramID: FotoSlate.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\PlugIns\FotoSlate.exe %1

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MsgPlus1.exe /SNDPACK:%1

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Messenger Plus! Live\MPTools.exe /ImportSoundPack

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.plpFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 9-S\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MsgPlus.exe /SNDPACK:%1

ProgramID: PicaLoader.Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PicaLoader\PICALOADER.EXE

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.plpFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArchiCAD 6.5\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: FotoSlate.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\FotoSlate\4.0\FotoSlate4.exe

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.plpFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 10\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MSN\Messenger Plus! Live\MPTools.exe /ImportSoundPack

ProgramID: MsgPlus.SoundPack
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MSN Messenger\Messenger Plus! Live\MPTools.exe /ImportSoundPack

ProgramID: ACDSee 9.0.plp
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe

ProgramID: FotoSlate.PLP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\PlugIns\\FotoSlate.exe

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a plp project file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PLP files

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