Software Companions - PDF, DWF, PLT and TIFF Viewing and Conversion Software

Plot File Viewer and Converter

View, print and convert your HPGL and HPGL/2 plot files with ViewCompanion

Software Companions delivers three different plot file viewers: ViewCompanion Standard, Pro and Premium. All of them can view, print and convert HPGL-2, HP-RTL, KIPGL and Calcomp formatted plotter files.
With ViewCompanion you can:

  • View plotter files and other formats.
  • Convert to Adobe PDF, TIFF, JPEG, CALS, DWF, DXF and other formats.
  • Print to all plotter or printer devices supported by Windows.
  • Do precise measurements on the drawing.
  • Compare two files.
  • Use the command line interface for conversion and printing.
  • Batch print and convert.
  • Add markups like text, stamps, pictures, symbols, polygons etc.
  • And much more...

Please read the different product descriptions for more information:


Read more about ViewCompanion Standard
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A fully functional evaluation copy can be downloaded from our web site. The downloaded product will run in evaluation mode for a period of 30 days. After this period you're required to purchase a license, if you want to continue to use the product.

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