XML File Extension

Programs that support XML files

• Windows ²⁴
• Mac OS ¹³
• Linux ⁹
• Online Services ³

Windows

• Stylus Studio
• Atom
• LibreOffice Calc
• Source Edit
• RecordEditor
• ConTEXT
• XML:Wrench
• oXygen XML Editor
• Sublime Text
• Visual Studio Code
• Notepad++
• CoffeeCup HTML Editor
• Geany
• Microsoft Edge
• Navicat Premium
• XMill
• Enthuware Test Studio
• CSV2XML
• Pyxel Edit
• Full Convert Enterprise
• VCF To XML Converter
• Quick Pallet Maker
• OpenBio
• PyGlossary

Mac OS

• LibreOffice Calc
• TextEdit
• RecordEditor
• Sublime Text
• oXygen XML Editor
• PlistEdit Pro
• Visual Studio Code
• XML Edita
• Geany
• Atom
• xPlan
• Quick Pallet Maker
• ColorSchemer Studio

Linux

• Visual Studio Code
• Gedit
• Geany
• LibreOffice Calc
• Atom
• RecordEditor
• Sublime Text
• oXygen XML Editor
• Quick Pallet Maker

Online Services

• XSL Transformer - XSLT
• JSON formatter
• SubtitleConverter.Net

How to open a XML file?

If you cannot open a XML file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

Stylus Studio, Atom and LibreOffice Calc stand out as the preferred programs to manage XML files effectively. To install the current version of Stylus Studio, go directly to the official Progress website. The universal package for all operating systems is available there.

After setup, the operating system should recognize XML files and link them with Stylus Studio.

Set Stylus Studio to open XML by default

Change default apps on Mac

1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired XML file to access the file’s context menu;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, and there you will find the "Enable" menu. The default selection is "Recommended Programs";
4. Choose "All Programs" within this menu and locate Stylus Studio. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

1. Start by right-clicking on your XML file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
2. Find the Stylus Studio application in the pop-up window and select it as your preferred program;
3. Select the "Always use this application" check box and click "OK" to save your selection as the default application for opening XML files.

Convert files to and from XML

For difficult XML files, try converting them to formats like PDF, CSV, MIDI, MID, XLS or similar formats to improve usability.

Be aware that converting a XML file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Offline conversion tools, like Full Convert Enterprise and SubtitleConverter.Net, provide reliable and high-quality conversion of XML files.

Convert XML to other file formats

• XML to M3U8
• XML to DOC
• XML to GDB
• XML to XLS
• XML to S
• XML to MIDI

Easy XML Troubleshooting

XML files can sometimes be tricky, but minor software adjustments usually resolve the issues. Refer to the tips below for guidance.

How to edit a XML file?

To make changes to XML files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the text files. Online XML editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for XML Format.

Best XML Editor Software in 2026

Based on your described criteria, here is a list of available XML editors.