XML File Extension

What is an XML File?

An XML file (Extensible Markup Language) is a text-based format that is widely used for structuring and storing data. XML files consist of a hierarchical structure with user-defined tags, making it a flexible and self-descriptive format for data representation.

XML is commonly used for a variety of purposes, including data interchange between different systems, configuration files, and as a format for documents and web services.

Where is XML used?

• Data Interchange: XML is used for exchanging structured data between different applications and platforms.
• Configuration Files: Many software applications use XML files to store configuration settings.
• Web Services: XML is a common format for defining data exchanged in web services using SOAP or REST protocols.
• Document Markup: XML is used to structure and mark up documents for easy parsing and transformation.

How to Open XML File Types

Programs that open .xml files: