.xmi XMI file
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/x-xmi |
|---|---|
| Description | XMI file |
| Acronym | XMI – XML Metadata Interchange |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | application/xml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xmi file?
A .xmi file is a “XMI file” (MIME type text/x-xmi). XMI stands for XML Metadata Interchange.
How do I open a .xmi 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 .xmi 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.xmi shows the guessed type.
Which format is .xmi based on?
Technically a .xmi 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 .xmi?
The MIME type is text/x-xmi. In the Apache web server: AddType text/x-xmi .xmi; in nginx: types { text/x-xmi xmi; }.