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Open EXI File

Efficient XML Interchange (EXI) format is a binary representation of XML information. It offers the extensive versatility of XML in a shorter, fast, and more bandwidth-efficient way. EXI files can be used to deliver a wide range of XML applications including those in Resource-Constrained Environments (RCE). Links towards more about EXI can be found on the W3C EXI working group official page.

Opening EXI Files

EXI files can be opened by a variety of applications intended to process XML data. Since EXI is a representation of XML, you would need to decode the EXI data back into XML for processing. The EXI Best Practices document suggests guidelines for opening and decoding EXI files.

EXI Files in Programming

EXI data can be processed with various programming languages. Java, for instance, has a range of libraries such as EFX SDK or OpenEXI, which allows reading, writing and processing EXI files. Similarly, .NET developers can make use of libraries like EXIficient .NET.

EXI File Important Information

While implementing EXI, it is important to remember that EXI is not a replacement for XML--it is a different representation of XML aimed to be more efficient in terms of processing power and bandwidth. The EXI format focuses mainly on communication efficiency and performance rather than readability as it's a binary format. That said, familiarity with XML and it's processing is required for using EXI efficiently. Further information regarding this can be found in the overviews of EXI 1.0 - W3C Recommendation 11 February 2014.

How Can I Open EXI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open EXI file is to find a EXI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EXI 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 EXI 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 EXI file opener then try to search online for "EXI viewer", "application to open EXI file" or "open EXI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EXI file

How Can I Open EXI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a EXI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EXI 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 EXI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EXI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EXI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EXI file then try to search for "EXI viewer", "application to open EXI file" or "read EXI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EXI file

How Can I Open EXI File on Android

If you downloaded a EXI 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 EXI 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 "EXI".
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 "EXI viewer", "EXI 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 EXI File on iPhone or iPad

To open EXI 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 EXI 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 "EXI". This way you can find apps which can open EXI 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 "EXI viewer" or "EXI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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