Opening a MEDLINE File

The MEDLINE file type is primarily associated with Medline.

MEDLINE	File extension: MEDLINE
	File type:	Document

What is a MEDLINE file?

MEDLINE files mostly belong to Medline. Medline is a bibliographic database produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM).

How to open a MEDLINE file

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

Online MEDLINE Text Viewer

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .MEDLINE File

Because .MEDLINE files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: These often come from medical researchers or librarians exporting PubMed citations, suggesting a bibliographic document.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes or opening lines in a text editor or hex viewer.
- Tags like PMID- indicate standard MEDLINE plain text.
- <xml> tags suggest an XML citation export.
- "PK" implies a compressed archive.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Likely tools include EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley, or Medline; if uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for MEDLINE File Extension

Related files:

txt, med, pcbdoc, ftr, jtd

Related links:

Format Description

Mime type:

application/x-medline

a medline Document is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MEDLINE files

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