.XAML File Extension

eXtensible Application Markup Language File

XAML files are XML files used in Windows apps. They have a .xaml extension. XAML has basic XML syntax. A XAML file contains WPF code to build user interfaces. Microsoft developed XAML for Vista. XAM...

General Information

Title XAML File Extension
Extension .xaml
Full Form eXtensible Application Markup Language File
File Type Markup Language File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/xaml+xml

File Function

Primary Function Define UI
Additional Functions Workflow creation
Features Hierarchical, Declarative

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on design
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Desktop Applications Yes
Mobile Applications Yes
Web Applications Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script embedding
Best Practices Validation, Sanitization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2006
Latest Version Part of .NET

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cs, .vb, .xap, .appx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
Xamarin Studio Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
Expression Blend Discontinued Windows