Basic information about XQL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XQL（*.XQL or *.xql）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the XQL file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the XQL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XQL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XQL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XQL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XQL file?
  • How to open a XQL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XQL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XQL file?
  • How to convert XQL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XQL file format?


1.Detail information about XQL file extension: XML Query Language File

File type XML Query Language File Category Developer Files
Developer The W3C XML Query Working Group File format Text
Description XQL file is a XML Query Language File developed by The W3C XML Query Working Group. File written in the XQuery language, a standard used for reading and writing data using XML data sources; contains XQuery source code, which can open XML files, extract the desired information, and output the results.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XQL files

Windows		 SyncRO Soft oXygen XML Editor
Altova XMLSpy
Progress Stylus Studio
Liquid Technologies Liquid XML Studio
Microsoft XML Notepad
Other text editor

macOS		 MacroMates TextMate
Other text editor

Linux		 Any text editor



Can't open a XQL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.XQL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the XQL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XQL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of XQL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a XQL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XQL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a XQL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the XQL file is damaged.
  • Whether the XQL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the XQL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the XQL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the XQL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a XQL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a XQL file.

If the XQL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.