Convert PLA to ZPL

File Extension PLA
Full Name ArchiCAD Archive Project Format

Files with the .PLA extension contain PLN file archives, namely multiple CAD projects and parts of libraries, usually simply called Library Parts, which are referred to by the projects contained in the archives.

File Extension ZPL
Full Name Zune Playlist Format

ZPL files store Zune playlists in XML format. The last version of Zune was released in 2011, and was discontinued shortly after. The last system to support Zune was Microsoft Windows 7.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PLA") to another (referred to as "ZPL"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PLA file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PLA to format ZPL becomes essential.

So, how can we perform PLA to ZPL file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PLA and transforming it into format ZPL. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PLA to ZPL converters.

Conversion from PLA to ZPL

PLA to ZPL

How to convert the PLA file to ZPL?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PLA to ZPL. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PLA file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file PLA, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the PLA file to the application
  • Select the output format of the ZPL file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file ZPL on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted ZPL file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the PLA format:
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Other conversions
to the ZPL format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.