Graph Exchange Language File
General Information
| Title | GXL File Extension |
| Extension | .gxl |
| Full Form | Graph Exchange Language File |
| File Type | XML Graph Description File |
| Developer | Graph Drawing Community |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Graph data interchange |
| Additional Functions | Graph visualization, Transformation |
| Features | Structured, Extensible |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with text editor |
Use Cases
| Graph Modeling | Yes |
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Software Engineering | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | XML vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Schema validation, Secure parsing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Latest Version | GXL 1.0 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .graphml, .dot |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 yEd Graph Editor |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Gephi |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 GrGen.NET |
Free | Windows |