Input file
PLT
- Full Name: HP Graphics Language Plotter Format
- Developer: N/A
Output file
SVG
- Full Name: XML Based Vector Graphics Format
- Developer: Adobe Systems
What is PLT file?
The .PLT file type is used with AutoCAD, a Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D modeling program developed by Autodesk. Such files contain print-ready information that can be sent to a plotter device, allowing AutoCAD images to be printed on paper. PLT files are specifically used for plotting two-dimensional vector graphics, while DWF files are used for plotting 3D drawings. A PLT extension can be generated in AutoCAD using the “Plot” feature of the program. [ ⏩ ] PLT file extension
What is SVG file?
The SVG file extension stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, and is a type of two-dimensional file used to add animation and static graphics to webpages. The graphics are a part of the Open XML standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium, meaning that images can be shared between multiple web browsers. It supports multiple vector and raster graphic formats, including text, images, 3D graphics, and animation. [ ⏩ ] SVG file extension
Software, that you can use to convert
How to convert the file from PLT to SVG?
To successfully convert the PLT file to SVG, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.PLT). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case SVG (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than SVG).
What is a file conversion?
A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. PLT to SVG. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.
Program for converting PLT files to SVG files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension SVG, while before this step we had the PLT file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new SVG file, or not.