.gml

Geography Markup Language

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What is a .gml file?

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Geography Markup Language (GML) is an XML grammar defined by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) used to express geographical features. GML serves as a modeling language for geographic systems as well as an open interchange format for geographic transactions on the Internet. It provides a variety of object types for representing geographic features, including points, lines, polygons, rasters, and coverages. GML is widely used in geographic information systems (GIS) and location-based services (LBS) for storing, transporting, and processing geographic data. It allows for the encoding of both geometric and non-geometric properties of geographic features, enabling interoperability between different GIS platforms and applications. GML is designed to be extensible, allowing users to define their own application-specific schemas and feature types. It supports complex geometries, coordinate reference systems, and metadata, making it a powerful tool for representing and exchanging geographic information.

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Software Compatibility

Programs that can open and work with .gml files

Windows

Compatible Applications

QGIS
Compatible
ArcGIS
Compatible
Global Mapper
Compatible
OpenJUMP
Compatible

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macOS

Compatible Applications

QGIS
Compatible
ArcGIS
Compatible
Global Mapper
Compatible
OpenJUMP
Compatible

Linux

Compatible Applications

QGIS
Compatible
GRASS GIS
Compatible
OpenJUMP
Compatible
uDig
Compatible

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Mobile

Mobile Applications

QField
Compatible
ArcGIS Field Maps
Compatible

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Frequently Asked Questions

About .gml files

To open a .gml file, you need compatible software. Here are some options:

  • QGIS
  • ArcGIS
  • QField

Check the 'Software Compatibility' section above for a complete list of programs that can open .gml files on different operating systems.

To convert a .gml file to another format, you can:

  1. Use compatible software Many programs that open .gml files also allow you to save or export them to different formats. For example, you might try using QGIS , QGIS. ...
  2. Try online conversion services: Websites like Zamzar, CloudConvert, or Online-Convert allow you to convert files between different formats without installing software.
  3. Convert to recommended alternatives: For .gml files, consider converting them to .GeoJSON, .Shapefile, .KML which may be better supported by various applications.
  4. Specialized conversion tools: Search for '.gml converter' to find tools specifically designed for this file type.

Note: File conversion may result in loss of formatting, quality, or features depending on format compatibility.

If you're having trouble opening a .gml file, try these troubleshooting steps:

  1. Verify the file extension is correct: Sometimes files are incorrectly named. Make sure the file is actually a .gml file.
  2. Update your software: Ensure you're using the latest version of your chosen program.
  3. Try alternative software: If one program doesn't work, try another from our compatibility list.
  4. Check for file corruption: The file might be damaged. Try getting a fresh copy if possible.
  5. Look for file converters: Converting to a more common format might be helpful.

Like any file type, .gml files can be safe or potentially risky depending on their source:

  • From trusted sources: Files from reputable websites, colleagues, or friends are generally safe.
  • From unknown sources: Exercise caution with files from unknown websites or emails.

Security Recommendations:

  • Always scan files with antivirus software before opening
  • Keep your operating system and applications updated.
  • Be especially cautious with executable file types

Common issues with .gml files include:

  • Compatibility Issues: Older or newer software versions may not fully support certain .gml files
  • Missing Components: Fonts, media, or other components may not transfer properly between systems.
  • File Corruption: Incomplete downloads or transfer errors can damage files.
  • Format Variations: Different software may implement the .gml format in slightly different ways.

If you encounter issues with a specific .gml file, you may need to:

  • Try opening it with different software.
  • Ask the file creator to save it in a different format
  • Look for software-specific patches or updates.

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