How to convert your PLR file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your PLR file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PLR to another file type
The converter easily converts your PLR file to various formats—free and online. No Steam or extra software needed.
- PLR to EXE
- PLR to ISO
- PLR to BIN
- PLR to CUE
- PLR to PAK
- PLR to WAD
- PLR to PK3
- PLR to PK4
- PLR to BSP
- PLR to MAP
- PLR to SAV
- PLR to DAT
Convert a file to PLR
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PLR file type—in the best quality.
- MOD to PLR
- BIN to PLR
- CFG to PLR
- SCX to PLR
- DAT to PLR
- MPQ to PLR
- LOG to PLR
- CUE to PLR
- INI to PLR
- EXE to PLR
- SCM to PLR
- ISO to PLR
About PLR files
PLR files are proprietary data files primarily associated with game data, such as player profiles or saved game states. They are commonly used in video games like "Terraria" and "Starbound," where they store player-specific information crucial for gameplay. However, PLR files can be challenging to manage due to their unique, game-specific formatting, which limits their compatibility with other software.
Converting PLR files can be essential for gamers looking to back up or transfer saved game data. However, the conversion process is not always straightforward. PLR files are typically converted into more accessible formats such as TXT, CSV, or JSON. These formats allow users to view and edit the contents of the files with standard text editors or spreadsheet applications.
For offline conversion, specialized software like Notepad++ or IntelliJ IDEA can be used to open and manually edit PLR files. However, this requires a certain level of technical expertise to prevent data corruption.
Despite these options, converting PLR files remains fraught with challenges. The proprietary nature of these files means that without specific knowledge of their structure, data integrity can be easily compromised during conversion. Furthermore, the lack of standardized tools for direct conversion complicates the process.
Given these hurdles, using Convert.Guru is recommended for a hassle-free conversion experience. Users can simply drag and drop their PLR files onto the webpage to convert them into various formats effortlessly. This approach minimizes the risks of data loss or corruption and ensures a seamless transition between file types.
For more technical details on PLR files, you can refer to their Wikipedia page.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your PLR file.
Similar file types are BAK, TXT, ZIP, CRDOWNLOAD, WLD, twld, BAK2.
The PLR Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our PLR converter.