File Extension Library


.XGL File Extension

  • Developer by: AVEVA Group plc
  • Category: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files

What are .XGL files and how to open them?

Can't open .XGL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .XGL file.

What is a .XGL file extension?

.XGL file extension is created by AVEVA Group plc. .XGL has been classified as 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files.

.XGL is XGL 3D CAD model

The xgl file extension is associated with the XGL 3D CAD model file format supported by various 3D graphics programs.

The xgl file stores 3D models in XML OpenGL API text format.

The XGL file format is an old 1990s and early 2000s 3D file format developed by RealityWave Corp. for their 3D server & viewing products.

The company and file format was folded in AVEVA Corp. A few CAD programs were designed during this time period to export *.xgl and *.zgl files for viewing within the RealityWave software, such as Solid Edge.


How to open:

Some programs can open and view *.xgl files.

How to convert:

Several 3D model conversion tools can handle this format and convert it to other formats.

How to fix problems with .XGL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .XGL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .XGL file format
  2. You need to check the .XGL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)