File Extension Database

Open XBEL File

The XBEL extension file is a type of bookmark file, created in the XML Bookmark Exchange Language (XBEL) format.

The XML Bookmark Exchange Language is an open, XML-based computing standard for sharing Internet URIs, also known as bookmarks (or bookmarks in Internet Explorer).

An example or use case for XBEL is the XBELicious application, which is a set of scripts to help you store your del.icio.us bookmarks in XBEL format and mold those bookmarks into a folder hierarchy based in part on the tags you've assigned to those bookmarks.

As a palpable example, we also have the Galeon, Konqueror, Arora and Midori browsers that use XBEL as the format for saving bookmarks.

The SiteBar bookmarks server can import and export bookmarks in the XBEL format.

The XBEL format was created by the XML Special Interest Group, whose project is useful for demonstrating Python XML processing software, which was being developed at the same time.

It is also used by Nautilus and gedit of the GNOME desktop environment for Linux.

The XBEL file of the same name contains web bookmarks, including their titles, URLs, and descriptions.

The XBEL file can also store the bookmark folder hierarchy, this is intended for use by some web browsers, however most popular browsers do not.

The XBEL format was designed for bookmark sharing on the web, but has also been adapted to store application bookmarks.

Software to open and work with an XBEL file

How Can I Open XBEL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open XBEL file is to find a XBEL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XBEL file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open XBEL file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as XBEL file opener then try to search online for "XBEL viewer", "application to open XBEL file" or "open XBEL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open XBEL file

How Can I Open XBEL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a XBEL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XBEL file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with XBEL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as XBEL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open XBEL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open XBEL file then try to search for "XBEL viewer", "application to open XBEL file" or "read XBEL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read XBEL file

How Can I Open XBEL File on Android

If you downloaded a XBEL file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded XBEL file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "XBEL".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "XBEL viewer", "XBEL file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open XBEL File on iPhone or iPad

To open XBEL File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the XBEL file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "XBEL". This way you can find apps which can open XBEL files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "XBEL viewer" or "XBEL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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