File extension YML
| File type | YAML Document |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a YML file?
YML is a document file that stores data in YAML format. YML files perform similar function to XML files which store various type of data in human-readable and language-independent format. YML format was developed in 2001.
YML file is not a stand-alone computer program, bu a support file that can be utilized by many programming languages to extend their functions. YML format offers simple data structure which can be edited using any text editor. YML standard is actively developed and many new features are added regularly.
Program(s) that can open the .YML file
How to open YML files
If you cannot open the YML file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports YML among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the YML file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the YML format files
The inability to open and operate the YML file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the YAML Document file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a YML file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the YML file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the YML from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the YML format
- The YML file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the YML file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a YML file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the YML file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the YML file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the YML file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.YML) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected YML file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the YML file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. YML) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.