Opening KM Files

The KM file type is primarily associated with EdrawMind.

KM	File extension: KM
	File type:	mind map file

What is a KM file?

KM files mostly belong to EdrawMind. This KM file is used to store mind maps. It uses a JSON structure to organize ideas as nodes linked in a visual map.
Key points compiled by FilExt.com:

The file holds data on nodes, branches, and connections.

It is the native format for applications like MindMaster and is also recognized by tools such as Freeplane.

You can open and edit it using dedicated mind mapping software or a JSON editor if you need to inspect its contents.

FilExt.com note: For more details, visit the EdrawMind official site.

How can I open a KM file?

You need a suitable software like EdrawMind to open a KM 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 KM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a KM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online KM Text Viewer

Choose your .km file to view

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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

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

To do so, click the "Choose your .km file to view" button above.
Your KM file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert KM files:

EdrawMind
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. KM files are often referred to as EdrawMind data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
BMC Software Patrol File
COOL Biz (Database Diagram) by Sterling Software, Inc.
File extension used by the now-defunct Sterling Software's COOL Biz suite database diagramming suite. Used for Entity-relationship, dataflow, logical, etc. database design diagrams. In 2000 Sterling Software merged with Computer Associates International, Inc. This file format is classified as Database.

Technical Data for KM File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

mm, mmap, xmind, kmproject, km1, km4, krm, km_, kml, m, json, xml

a km mind map file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with KM files

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