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How to open XML files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open XML file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate XML files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. XML File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) XML file?
  3. 3. How to open XML file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports XML files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open XML files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with XML files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to XML files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

XML File Extension

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What is a(n) XML file?

The data file with the XML extension stores data with similar formatting as HTML, except that it can use custom tags to define objects and store data in each object. The data is saved in text form, so it can be read by both the computer and the user. The XML standard is often used to store data inside files with other extensions.

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How to open XML file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .XML files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports XML files

In order to open XML file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with XML extension.

Programs that can open XML files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, XML files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on XML files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to XML files.

Step 2. Associate given software with XML files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting XML files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with XML files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open XML files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open XML files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the XML file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with XML extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the XML file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the XML file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on XML files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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