Tips to open YAML file

Can't open the YAML file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open YAML files as well as a list of programs that support YAML files.

YAML file extension

File Name YAML Document
File Category Developer Files

The YAML file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the YAML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the YAML file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is YAML file?

The file with the extension YAML is the Developer Files file type. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. YAML Document is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of , Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use TextMate to handle this file. This is a program created by MacroMates Ltd.. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. The gVim, Adobe Dreamweaver, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor programs will also handle the file when the TextMate program does not fulfill its role.

How to open YAML file?

The most common problem when using YAML Document is that a specific YAML is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open YAML, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the YAML 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 TextMate

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TextMate is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name TextMate into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file YAML.

Step 2. Create association of TextMate with YAML files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the YAML file still does not use the TextMate program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the TextMate application as the default for handling the YAML file.

Step 3. Update TextMate to the latest version

If, however, after binding TextMate with YAML Document there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the MacroMates Ltd. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the YAML file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The YAML file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the YAML file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file YAML or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected YAML files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the YAML files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged YAML files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file YAML except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the YAML file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the YAML file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.