What's the XAML File?

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XAML File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, Microsoft Notepad developed by Microsoft Corporation) are related to the XAML file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Extensible Application Markup Language format. The majority of XAML files are considered Developer Files.

File Extension XAML is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The XAML File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Although there is a lot more to know about XAML files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Popular
8613
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

5

December

2018

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Known XAML Files


Chief XAML Description

.XAML
Extension:.xaml
Type:Extensible Application Markup Language

Script file associated with Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML), a declarative markup language developed by Microsoft for creating user interface to a .NET Framework application.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Developer Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xaml

Software Programs That Open The Extensible Application Markup Language:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Liquid Technologies Liquid XML Studio by Liquid Technologies

Windows

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XAML File Popularity


Popular Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of XAML Problems


Typical XAML Opening Challenges

Microsoft Notepad is Not Installed

When trying to open your XAML file, you get the error "Can't Open XAML File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your XAML with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens XAML files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Microsoft Notepad is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Notepad won't support your Extensible Application Markup Language file. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Notepad (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Most of the time your Extensible Application Markup Language file was created by a newer Microsoft Notepad than what you have installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your XAML file and clicking "Properties".


Conclusion: The majority of XAML file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Notepad version installed.


Other Causes of XAML File Opening Problems

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening XAMLs. Other XAML opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

  • XAML file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the XAML file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a XAML program, such as Microsoft Notepad
  • XAML file corruption
  • Your XAML is infected with malware
  • Hardware related to XAMLs has device driver corruption
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Extensible Application Markup Language files

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