CML File Extension

The CML file extension was created by Open Geospatial Consortium and is also known as the OGC Web Map Context Document. CML is classified as a GIS Files and This file is saved in an XML structure and its contents can be viewed in a Text Editor. You can open CML files in Avogadro program.

OGC Web Map Context Document File Type

What is a CML File Type?

In 1999 the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) developed a standard protocol called Web Map Service. It was used for georeferencing d' cartographic images produced by a cartographic server from d'data; a GIS database on the Internet.

The WMC, CML and XML files are used to store contextual information to re-create map views using the Map Services (WMS) web layers on d' other plates-GIS forms. These contain not only the map information, but also the metadata, such as the map; the layer information of the WMS server in the map; the map set and the map; the origin of the CML file.

Free Online CML Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online CML tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare CML files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .CML (OGC Web Map Context Document) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your CML files directly from your device with ease.

CML Converter

Open CML

Edit CML

Compare CML Files

Merge CML Files

Split CML Files

CML Metadata Viewer

CML Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the OGC Web Map Context Document .CML File Extensions while opening the .CML files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CML Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for OGC Web Map Context Document on your system such as Avogadro.
2. Associate default Avogadro Avogadro program for *.cml (OGC Web Map Context Document) files.
   
   

   Associate CML Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.CML (e.g example.cml) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Avogadro Avogadro program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cml files.
   
   

   Associate CML Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.CML (e.g example.cml) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Avogadro Avogadro program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Avogadro extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CML File Extensions

CML default file extension is .CML and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CML File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CML files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open CML File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for Windows	Open Source	Avogadro
	WMC Client for ArcGIS 000 for Windows	Free Trial	WMC Client for ArcGIS

Open CML File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Avogadro
	MapServer 000 for MacOs	Free	MapServer

Open CML file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for Linux	Open Source	Avogadro
	gvSIG 000 for Linux	Free	gvSIG

Open CML file on Web

Open CML file on iOS

Open CML file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
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About CML - OGC Web Map Context Document