File Extension Database

Open AXML File

AXML files are a type of Android XML Resource File developed for Google Android Studio by Google. These files can be opened on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Knowing how to work with the AXML file is beneficial if you are developing an Android app or working with Android source code.

Decoding Android AXML file to XML file

Regular XML files contain tags similar to HTML, but carry custom data, whereas AXML files are a compressed version of XML files. Resources.arsc or AndroidManifest.xml in APK files typically use the AXML file extension. To usually start working with an AXML file, it needs to be decoded back to a regular XML file. To do this, you can use tools like Apktool, AXMLPrinter2, ApkResDecoder, or dDecode online tool to parse the AndroidManifest.xml file.

Opening AXML File with Google Android Studio

Google's Android Studio, the official IDE for Android development, is capable of opening AXML files embedded within APK files. Android Studio takes a more prominent approach, giving you a powerful code editor and developer tools built directly into the IDE. It is supported across most operating systems. Android Studio can be downloaded from the official Android developers website.

Other AXML File Uses

In some cases, the AXML extension could also indicate an AviSys Bird Data file. This is a proprietary file type used in AviSys, a birding software for the storage of bird data. Opening these files requires specific software such as AviSys. Note, these files have a very different structure and cannot be decoded using Android development tools.

AXML File Important Information

When working with AXML files, it's essential to remember they are binary files and can't be read with a regular text editor as a raw XML file would. They are designed to be smaller and more efficient for the Android system to parse. With the right tools and understanding, working with AXML files can be straightforward, whether you wish to examine or decode for your Android development work.

How Can I Open AXML File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AXML file is to find a AXML file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AXML file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AXML file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AXML file opener then try to search online for "AXML viewer", "application to open AXML file" or "open AXML file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AXML file

How Can I Open AXML File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AXML file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AXML file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AXML file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AXML file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AXML file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AXML file then try to search for "AXML viewer", "application to open AXML file" or "read AXML file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AXML file

How Can I Open AXML File on Android

If you downloaded a AXML file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AXML file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AXML".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AXML viewer", "AXML file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AXML File on iPhone or iPad

To open AXML File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AXML file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AXML". This way you can find apps which can open AXML files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AXML viewer" or "AXML file" online in your favorite search engine.

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