PHP files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.
.php file type #1: Script or page in PHP
Web pages and scripts written in PHP are typically found as files with a php extension. These are processed server-side by the PHP engine.
Further details:
PHP file represents a webpage that contains PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) code. The PHP code is parsed by the web server and the resulting output is returned to the client's browser as plain HTML.
PHP format may contain text, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP code, which are executed on the server. These files are used to create dynamic web page content or dynamic images used on websites or elsewhere.
Open file with:
PhpStorm
Lightning-smart PHP IDE
Zend Studio
Professional PHP development tool for Windows
PHP Engine
A server side scripting language for web development
Zend Server
Web Application Server for Business-Critical PHP Applications
.php file type #2: Callisto PhotoParade slideshow
Files with php file extension might also occasionally be found as graphics files from PhotoParade software.
Further details:
The php file extension was also used by PhotoParade slideshow and photo program for Microsoft Windows and Mac.
Most likely some old format without support from developer. No further information could be found.
Open file with:
XnView MP
A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files
.php file type #3: CreataCard quick prints project
A php file extension is related to the CreataCard quick prints projects.
Further details:
The php file extension is mainly used for PHP scripts. The same file extension is also used by CreataCard, a software for creating and editing of greeting cards, available for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The php file stores saved quick print projects.
Open file with:
CreataCard
An old program for creating greetings cards
.php file type #4: Microsoft Picture It! publishing project
PHP file extension was also used for publishing projects in old Microsoft Picture It! program. No relation to PHP scripting language.
Further details:
The php file extension is also related to Microsoft Picture It!, a now discontinued photo editing application from Microsoft.
The php file used in Picture It! contains saved publishing project.
Open file with:
Microsoft Picture It!
An old photo editing application from Microsoft