Graph Exchange XML Format
General Information
| Title | GEXF File Extension |
| Extension | .gexf |
| Full Form | Graph Exchange XML Format |
| File Type | Graph Data File |
| Developer | Gephi Organization |
| MIME Type | application/gexf+xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store graph data |
| Additional Functions | Visualize networks |
| Features | Hierarchical, Dynamic |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Network Analysis | Yes |
| Social Science | Yes |
| Biology | Yes |
| Complex Systems | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate schema |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | GEXF 1.3 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .graphml, .net, .dot |
