What is a .CML File And How To Open It

Introduction

Have you came across a file with the .cml extension, but it is a file you have never seen before? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. Fear not, in this article we will show you how to easily open the .cml file in few simple steps on various systems.

What is a .CML file?

The file extension .CML is Chemical Markup Language File. The format of this data related file is binary.

What to know

There are currently 4 software that can open the .cml file on 3 platforms.

How to open a .CML file?

Below you can find an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to open the .CML file on your operating system/device.

How to open a .CML file on Windows (7, 8, 10)

Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .cml file on Windows in 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the Open Babel software. This software will be used for opening the file. You can also use Avogadro, Bioclipse and Open Babel software.

Step 2

Step 2: Locating your .CML file

2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3

Step 3: Choose “Open with”

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok

4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Open Babel software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.

How to open a .CML file on Mac

Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .cml file on Mac in 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the iBabel software. This software will be used for opening the file. You can also use Avogadro, Bioclipse, Open Babel and iBabel software.

Step 2

Step 2: Finding your .CML file

2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file

4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the iBabel software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.

How to open a .CML file on Linux

Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .cml file on Linux in 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the Open Babel software. This software will be used for opening the file. The other software that you can use is Avogadro, Bioclipse and Open Babel.

Step 2

Step 2: Locate the .CML file

2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3

Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button

3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Open the file choosing the software

4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Open Babel software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.

Still cannot open the .CML file?

If you are still unable to open the .CML file, it might be because you are trying to open the wrong one. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .CML file.cml – Viva Media, .cml – TheGreenBow, .cml – Open Geospatial Consortium. You might be trying to open one of them. Please recheck the file extension again.

Conclusion

In this article you have learned how to open the .CML file with the Open Babel, Avogadro, Bioclipse programs on Windows, iBabel, Avogadro, Bioclipse, Open Babel programs on Mac and Open Babel, Avogadro, Bioclipse software on Linux.