File Extension Database

Open GRAPHML File

The GraphML file extension is used by files created with a program called yEd.

yEd is a general-purpose diagramming program with a multi-document interface. This program creates graphs or diagrams that can hold large amounts of data and can print diagrams with many pages.

It is a cross-platform application written in Java that runs on Windows, Linux, Mac OS, and other platforms that support the Java Virtual Machine.

GRAPHML is basically an XML type file that makes it readable and allows to cover a wide range of graphic forms such as hyper graphics, mixed graphics, and undirected and oriented graphs.

These charts use nodes and edges that represent user-defined numeric value. For example, Gephi is a general-purpose visualization and analysis application that uses the GRAPHML file format.

GraphML files are used by this program to store access network traffic data and visual connectivity.

To open, edit and create a GRAPHML file, you must have one of the following software installed on your system:

Gephi
yEd

How Can I Open GRAPHML File on Windows

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

How Can I Open GRAPHML File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open GRAPHML File on Android

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

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