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XML file format

Extension.xml
Categorydocuments
Programs
Microsoft Visual Studio 2013
JAPISoft EditiX
Wattle XMLwriter
MacroMates TextMate
DescriptionXML is a markup language that presents data in a manner that's not only machine-readable but also comprehensible to humans. It supports the use of diverse languages and permits the personalization of individual tags. Due to its portability and vendor neutrality, XML has evolved into a user-friendly online format, gaining popularity akin to HTML.
Technical detailsEach XML file possesses a unique root structure, allowing users to formulate their own tags. The commencement of an XML file is indicated by an XML declaration, revealing the file's version and encoding specifics. Following this, a root element is set up as the core element, which may comprise child elements. Each tag comes with a corresponding closing tag. XML documents are capable of incorporating comments, entity references, and attributes. Software applications can interpret these values and render them according to user preferences.
MIME type
application/xml
application/x-xml
text/xml