Opening a GXL File

The GXL file type is primarily associated with GeoFormatsImporter.

GXL	File extension: GXL
	File type:	structured XML file

What is a GXL file?

GXL files mostly belong to GeoFormatsImporter. GXL stands for Graph eXchange Language. This file format uses an XML structure to store and represent graph data.
It is used to exchange graphs between different systems. The data includes nodes, edges, and attributes that describe how the parts of a graph relate.
Key details compiled by FilExt.com:

It is based on XML, so its content is text and follows standard XML syntax.

It supports a clear structure for graph elements like nodes and edges.

It is designed to allow diverse graph processing and visualization tools to import and export graph data.

FilExt.com tip: If you need to view or edit a GXL file, use an XML editor or a specialized graph visualization tool.

How to open GXL files

You need a suitable software like GeoFormatsImporter to open a GXL file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your GXL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GXL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online GXL Text Viewer

Choose your .gxl file to view

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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How to extract texts from GXL files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from GXL file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online GXL File Viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .gxl file to view" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert GXL files:

GeoFormatsImporter
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GXL files are often referred to as GeoFormatsImporter data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Genus Graphics Library

Technical Data for GXL File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

graphml, gexf, dot, gv, gml, xml

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

a gxl structured XML file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GXL files

Associate the GXL file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open structured xml files. Because only the current version supports the latest GXL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available GeoFormatsImporter update.
To make sure that your GXL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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