.XPDL File Extension

XML Process Definition Language

The XPDL file extension refers to the XML Process Definition Language file format. It is used to interchange business process definitions between workflow products. XPDL files can be supported by othe...

General Information

Title XPDL File Extension
Extension .xpdl
Full Form XML Process Definition Language
File Type Workflow File
Developer Workflow Management Coalition
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store workflow
Additional Functions Exchange process definitions
Features XML format, BPMN support

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Business Process Modeling Yes
Process Analysis Yes
Process Documentation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks XML vulnerabilities
Best Practices Schema validation, encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version XPDL 2.2 (2012)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bpmn, .vdx, .vsdx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Bizagi Modeler Free, Paid versions Windows
ARIS Express Free Windows
Yaoqiang BPMN Editor Free Windows, Mac, Linux