.MSL File Extension

MSL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Magick Scripting Language File

Script written for ImageMagick tool converting, manipulating images. Uses Magick Scripting Language (MSL) XML-based language by conjure library custom image tasks. MSL XML-based language action stat...

General Information

Title MSL File Extension
Extension .msl
Full Form Magick Scripting Language File
File Type Script File
Developer ImageMagick Studio LLC
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Define image processing tasks
Additional Functions Batch processing, Automation
Features XML-based, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Image Conversion Yes
Image Composition Yes
Batch Operations Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Validate input, Sandbox

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Circa 1990
Latest Version ImageMagick 7 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .svg, .xsl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ImageMagick Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix

Type 2: Mapping Specification Language File

General Information

Title MSL File Extension
Extension .msl
Full Form Mapping Specification Language File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store mapping
Additional Functions Facilitate transformation, Configure entity models
Features XML-based, Entity Framework

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Access Layer Yes
ORM Configuration Yes
Database Mapping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Insecure mapping
Best Practices Validation, Sanitization

Historical/Version Information

Introduced With ADO.NET Entity Framework
Significant Versions EF 4, EF 5, EF 6

Associated Types

Related Extensions .edmx, .csdl, .ssdl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Visual Studio Free, Paid Windows, Mac
Entity Framework Tools Free Windows