.wml WML document
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/vnd.wap.wml |
|---|---|
| Description | WML document |
| Acronym | WML – Wireless Markup Language |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | application/xml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .wml file?
A .wml file is a “WML document” (MIME type text/vnd.wap.wml). WML stands for Wireless Markup Language.
How do I open a .wml file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .wml file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.wml shows the guessed type.
Which format is .wml based on?
Technically a .wml file is a subtype of “XML document” (application/xml), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .wml?
The MIME type is text/vnd.wap.wml. In the Apache web server: AddType text/vnd.wap.wml .wml; in nginx: types { text/vnd.wap.wml wml; }.