1) Upload CGM file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
Allowed file types: dwg, dwf, dwfx, dxf, plt, hpgl, hpgl2, plo, cgm, step, stp, vsd
2) Set converting CGM to HPGL options
3) Get converted file
Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your CGM file.
Set Conversion Options: Choose HPGL as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.
Convert and Download: Click «Download Converted File» to get your HPGL file.
File extension | .CGM |
Category | CAD File |
Description | CGM is good for storing vector/bitmap (raster) data, mostly alternately. Contrary to a common false opinion, it is not intended for transmitting CAM/CAD data. Files can be built in CAD and other programs, and it is convenient to use them for exchanging CAM/CAD renderings. CGM was designed to ensure easy exchange of elements of both types, and it uses 3 encoding schemes: character-based, ensuring minimal file size and easy data sharing; binary, providing easy access via software utilities; clear-text encoding, enabling users to edit files by aid of text editing utilities. |
Associated programs | |
Developed by | ANSI, ISO/IEC, W3C |
MIME type | image/cgm |
Useful links | More detailed information on CGM files |
Conversion type | CGM to HPGL |
File extension | .HPGL, .PLT, .HPGL2, .HGL, .HG, .HPG, .HP, .HP1, .HP2, .HPL |
Category | CAD File |
Description | HPGL is a language, whose elements form strings, which are directed to a printer and command it to draw linear (not dotted) objects. HPGL files are appreciated for compact size and easy rendering. Each HPGL instruction is represented as a code consisting of two letters and one or several numbers. As a rule, HPGLs contain sets of commands. To name a few, IN launches the drawing operation, CI25 stands for a circle (radius 25 mm); PU10,70 gets the pen up and to the point, which has coordinates 10, 70. There are several utilities out there working on different OSs, which you can use to open these files. |
Associated programs | |
Developed by | Hewlett-Packard (HP) |
MIME type | |
Useful links | More detailed information on HPGL files |
Feature | Online Converters | CoolUtils Desktop | Excel Built-in | Other Software |
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Batch Conversion | Limited | ✅ Unlimited | Manual only | Limited |
File Size Limit | 1-5MB | ✅ No limits | System dependent | Varies |
Privacy & Security | Upload required | ✅ 100% offline | ✅ Local only | Varies |
Conversion Speed | Internet dependent | ✅ Fast local processing | Slow | Medium |
Advanced Options | Basic | ✅ Full customization | Limited | Basic |
Cost | Free/Premium | One-time purchase | Requires Office | Subscription |
Formatting Preservation | Good | ✅ Excellent | Good | Varies |
Multiple Formats Support | Limited | ✅ 40+ formats | Few formats | Limited |