Tips to open PHL file
Can't open the PHL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PHL files as well as a list of programs that support PHL files.
PHL file extension
| File Name |
Kindle Popular Highlights Format |
| File Developer |
Amazon |
| File Category |
Text Files |
The PHL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PHL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PHL file on each system platform.
What is PHL file?
The file in the PHL format belongs to the Text Files category. It was designed by Amazon. In addition to this file, the Text Files category includes 440 related files. Kindle Popular Highlights Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The TextEdit application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apple, Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the PHL file. Text editor, Windows Notepad will apply when it is not possible to use TextEdit.
How to open PHL file?
The most common problem when using Kindle Popular Highlights Format is that a specific PHL is not associated with the program. This causes the file PHL to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PHL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install TextEdit
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TextEdit is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name TextEdit in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support PHL files.
Programs to open PHL file
Remember to download programs supporting PHL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of TextEdit with PHL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PHL file to open in the TextEdit application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PHL file with the TextEdit program.
Step 3. Update TextEdit to the latest version
If, however, after binding TextEdit with Kindle Popular Highlights Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PHL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PHL files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PHL file. Sometimes virus-infected PHL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PHL files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PHL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Amazon help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PHL files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the PHL file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PHL file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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