XYZ Other — A .xyz file is a XYZ Other. It is a file format typically read and written by specialized applications.
Quick facts
What is .xyz
A .xyz file is a XYZ Other. It is a file format typically read and written by specialized applications.
In the mime-db registry it maps to chemical/x-xyz. When serving .xyz over HTTP, set the Content-Type header as shown in Developer info below.
Related entities: it maps to chemical/x-xyz — and is delivered over HTTP via the Content-Type header.
How to open .xyz files
Developer info
When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:
Content-Type: chemical/x-xyz
Common software that reads/writes .xyz:
Relation chain
Related extensions
Related MIME types
Common uses
How to edit .xyz files
How to create .xyz files
Frequently asked questions
Common options include VS Code, xxd, 7-Zip. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.
Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .xyz extension.
chemical/x-xyz is the media type identifier used for .xyz files during network transfer (for example in the HTTP Content-Type header).
Sources & standards
Updated 2026-08-18
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