XMI files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: XML Metadata Interchange File
General Information
| Title | XMI File Extension |
| Extension | .xmi |
| Full Form | XML Metadata Interchange File |
| File Type | Modeling Data File |
| Developer | Object Management Group |
| MIME Type | application/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store model data |
| Additional Functions | Exchange metadata |
| Features | Interoperable, Extensible |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Modeling | Yes |
| Data Exchange | Yes |
| System Engineering | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | XML vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Schema validation, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1997 |
| Latest Update | XMI 2.5.1 (2015) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .uml, .mdj, .ecore |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 IBM Rational Software Architect |
Paid | Windows, Linux |
 Eclipse IDE with Modeling Framework |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 ArgoUML |
Free | Cross-platform |
Type 2: Extended MIDI File
General Information
| Title | XMI File Extension |
| Extension | .xmi |
| Full Form | Extended MIDI File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | audio/midi |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store MIDI |
| Additional Functions | Enhanced features |
| Features | Extended commands, Multi-track |
File Characteristics
| Quality | MIDI fidelity |
| Supports Layers | Tracks |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Production | Yes |
| Background Music | Games, Websites |
| Education | Music learning |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Standardization | General MIDI |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mid, .midi, .rmi |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Windows Media Player |
Free | Windows |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Timidity++ |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |