| Extension | .pxl |
| Category | documents |
| Description | The PXL or Pocket Excel File file format is typically used in Pocket PC applications running on the embedded Windows Mobile system. PXL files are similar to XLS files in Microsoft Excel, but are designed for use on mobile devices, allowing users to view and maintain spreadsheets on their Pocket PCs. PXL files typically contain data in the form of video tables, formulas, and may include basic formatting. They are designed for touch screens and smaller mobile device screens. The use of the PXL format was common during the time when Windows Mobile used the mobile communications system. With the advent of iOS and Android smartphones and tablets, as well as cloud services such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Office Online, the popularity of the PXL file has declined as users began to prefer more versatile and accessible formats for working with spreadsheets. |
| Technical details | Files with the PXL extension are a spreadsheet format used by the Pocket Excel application on devices running the Windows Mobile operating system. This format was designed specifically for mobile devices to make tables easy to use on the go. Similar to XLS (Excel Spreadsheet) structure, but optimized for mobile devices with limited resources and capabilities. May include text, numbers, formulas, functions, and basic formatting that can be used in spreadsheets. PXL files can be converted to other spreadsheet formats, such as XLS or XLSX, for use in more modern versions of Excel or other spreadsheet programs.
Modern versions of Excel and other spreadsheet programs may not always open PXL files natively, so conversion to a more modern format may be required. With the retirement of the Windows Mobile operating system from the market and users moving to more modern platforms such as Android and iOS, PXL files have become less common and are now rarely seen in everyday use. |
