File Extension Database

Open XMIND File

An XMIND file extension and format is used to save a workbook created by XMind, an idea generation and mind mapping application.

The XMIND file allows you to store multiple sheets, each containing a diagram that captures ideas during a brainstorming session.

The versatility of XMIND files allow them to be used to store organizational charts, work outlines, Gantt charts, and other individual and business charts.

Before XMIND files, there were XMAP files for saving workbooks, but these have been superseded because XMIND is saved in the XMind Workbook format and is compatible with the XMind and Seavus iMindQ applications.

XMIND files are compressed with Zip compression, which makes them uncompressed using a Zip decompression program such as WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, or the Apple Archive Utility.

To do this you must rename the XMIND extension to ZIP. Then you can manually extract the contents of the XMIND file using any ZIP compatible unarchiver, which usually includes multiple XML files and JPG thumbnail files.

To make the XMIND file operational again, you must compress the compressed file with Zip compression again using a ZIP compatible utility, and then return the extension name to XMIND.

To work with an XMIND file, you must have the following program installed on your system:

XMind

How Can I Open XMIND File on Windows

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

How Can I Open XMIND File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open XMIND File on Android

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

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