VML File Extension

Programs that support VML files

• Windows ⁹
• Mac OS ⁶
• Linux ⁵

Windows

• Internet Explorer
• Opera Browser
• Firefox
• Safari
• Google Chrome
• Atom
• Sublime Text
• PSPad
• Notepad++

Mac OS

• Google Chrome
• Firefox
• Opera Browser
• Safari
• Sublime Text
• Atom

Linux

• Opera Browser
• Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Sublime Text
• Atom

How to open a VML file?

The most common reason why a VML file cannot be opened is the absence of required software. To fix this, select a compatible program from the list. Then visit the official developer website via the provided link, download the program, and install it on your system.

The most popular programs for working with VML files are Internet Explorer, Opera Browser and Google Chrome. To get the latest version of Sublime Text, open the Sublime HQ Pty website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.

Once setup is done, your operating system should assign Sublime Text as the default app for VML files.

Make Sublime Text the default VML viewer

Changing the default program in Windows

1. Start by right-clicking on your VML file and selecting the "Open With" option. From there, click "Choose another app" to continue;
2. Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Sublime Text as the application to associate with your VML file;
3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".

Change the default app to open files on Mac

1. Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired VML file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
4. In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to Sublime Text. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

Convert to and from VML

If a VML file is difficult to handle, you might try converting it to formats such as JPG, PDF or similar, which may be easier to work with.

Please note that after converting a VML file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

Convert VML to other file formats

• VML to JPG
• VML to PDF

Finding answers to VML file problems

If you encounter issues with VML files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.

How to edit a VML file?

To edit VML files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify vector image files. Online VML editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for Vector Markup Language Format.

List of Top VML editors 2026

Following these criteria, we have put together a list of recommended VML editors.