YML File Extension

The YML file extension was created by Developer and is also known as the YAML Document. YML is classified as a Developer Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open YML files in Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor program.

YAML Document File Type

YAML Document File Type
Extension .yml
Developer Not Available
Popularity 5.0 (46 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor
Category Developer Files
Format Text
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a YML File Type?

An example of using YAML is the database.yml file, which is used by Ruby on Rails to save login information when connecting to a database.

Free Online YML Tools & Apps

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

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

YML Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the YAML Document .YML File Extensions while opening the .YML files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open YML Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for YAML Document on your system such as Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor.
  2. Associate default Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor program for *.yml (YAML Document) files.

    Associate YML Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.YML (e.g example.yml) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .yml files.

    Associate YML Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.YML (e.g example.yml) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor 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 .Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related YML File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for YML File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the YML 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open YML File on Windows

Software License Developer
IDM UltraEdit image. IDM UltraEdit 24 for Windows Commercial IDM
Vim image. Vim 7 for Windows Open Source Vim

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen YML File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Apple TextEdit image. Apple TextEdit 1.15 for MacOs Bundled Apple
MacroMates TextMate image. MacroMates TextMate 2 for MacOs Commercial MacroMates
IDM UltraEdit image. IDM UltraEdit 24 for MacOs Commercial IDM

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen YML file on Linux

Software License Developer
IDM UltraEdit image. IDM UltraEdit 24 for Linux Commercial IDM
Vim image. Vim 7 for Linux Open Source Vim

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen YML file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen YML file on iOS

Software License Developer
Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor image. Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor 000 for iOS Paid Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen YML file on Android

Software License Developer

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.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

YML file extension icon image.About YML - YAML Document

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Updated 6/1/2025