Open XMP files

  • Full name
    Adobe Extensible Metadata Platform Format
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    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a XMP file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a XMP file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XMP file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XMP file?

The file extension XMP identifies so-called Adobe Extensible Metadata Platform files. It is a labeling technology for images, databases or web documents. Using XMP technology, information about a file, such as description, keywords, author, or copyright information, is embedded within itself. Raw files also save the settings and changes made in an XMP file.

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This data can also be saved as an extra file in an XMP file. The XMP format was developed by Adobe as a platform and file type spanning metadata standard. Xmp files can be used by all XMP compatible applications (mainly Adobe applications). Since XMP files are xml files, they can of course also be viewed with any text editor.

Via 'File-> File Information-> extended' some Adobe applications such as Photoshop or Bridge can be entered and loaded, attached or saved via an XMP file. Often the XMP format is also used to organize large amounts of files in a database.

Programs which can open a XMP file

How to open file with XMP extension?

In order to open a file with XMP extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XMP file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with XMP files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Bridge or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening XMP files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support XMP files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of XMP files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Bridge as the default program for opening XMP files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate XMP files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Bridge applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Bridge has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XMP files

Sometimes problems with opening XMP files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • XMP files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open XMP files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XMP file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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