Tips to open GML file
Can't open the GML file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GML files as well as a list of programs that support GML files.
GML file extension
| File Name |
Geography Markup Language Format |
| File Developer |
Galdos Systems |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The GML file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GML file on each system platform.
What is GML file?
The file with the extension GML is the GIS Files file type. The creator of this file is Galdos Systems. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. Geography Markup Language Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Merkaartor to handle this file. This is a program created by Jean-Philippe Lang. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the GML file. FME Desktop, TatukGIS Viewer will apply when it is not possible to use Merkaartor.
How to open GML file?
The main problem with Geography Markup Language Format is that the GML file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open GML, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GML file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Merkaartor
The first step is to check if the computer has the Merkaartor program installed. This can be achieved by typing Merkaartor into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support GML files.
Programs to open GML file
Remember to download programs supporting GML files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Merkaartor with GML files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the GML file to open in the Merkaartor application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties.
